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Flying Highwayman, was greatly honoured. He had been condemned in July 1774, on the paltry charge of stealing a small quantity of linen: quite beneath a person of his skill, and, like many another fine fellow, received very distinguished company as he lay in his dungeon cell. Rank and fashion, wit and beauty, enlivened his days and made them pass cheerfully enough. Among others who called upon him was the eccentric Colonel George Hanger, afterwards fourth Lord Coleraine, who offered him a handsome price for his horse, to which the high-minded Hawke warmly responded:
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Sir, I am as much obliged to you for your proposal as for your visit. But, he added in a low tone, and in a wary manner that implied his increasing confidence,
human
Farewell, vain world, I've had enough of thee,