probably, the result of the "prentices" efforts in his behalf, or some
more favourable opportunity than had hitherto presented itself
Hitherto Jocelyn had made no attempt at self-liberation; awaiting,
probably, the result of the "prentices" efforts in his behalf, or some
more favourable opportunity than had hitherto presented itself. On
reaching the little court the time for exertion seemed to be come.
Shaking off the myrmidons who pinioned him, and seizing a bill from one
of them, he instantly stretched the fellow at his feet, and drove off
his comrade. This done, he lent immediate assistance to Dick Taverner,
setting him free, and arming him with as much promptitude as he had used
to effect his own deliverance.
