Sentence Deferred Sailor's Knots, Part 4.

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Sentence Deferred Sailor's Knots, Part 4.

by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

EN·~22 minutes·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total
1

SAILORS' KNOTS

0:01
2

By W.W. Jacobs

0:01
3

Part 4.

0:00
4

List of Illustrations

0:01
5

SENTENCE DEFERRED

22:42

Description

A breathless chase through the narrow alleys of Wood‑hatch ends when the daring Captain Bligh darts into a quiet, flower‑lined yard and slips behind a half‑open door. He’s pursued by the stout Police‑Sergeant Pilbeam and a wooden‑legged companion, yet the captain’s quick wit and restless energy keep him one step ahead. Hidden in the modest garden house, he finds an unexpected refuge and a brief moment of safety.

Inside, the captain meets Miss Pilbeam, the sergeant’s sharp‑tongued daughter, who questions his presence with a mix of suspicion and curiosity. Their banter swings between flirtation and feud, each noting the other’s boldness while the looming return of her father hangs like a ticking clock. As they settle into an uneasy truce, listeners are invited to watch a playful contest of charm and caution unfold, setting the stage for intrigue and unlikely alliance.

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Full title

Sentence Deferred Sailor's Knots, Part 4. Sailor's Knots, Part 4.

Language

en

Duration

~22 minutes (21K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

1863–1943

Best known for the eerie classic "The Monkey's Paw," this English storyteller also had a sharp gift for comic tales of sailors, dockworkers, and everyday life along the Thames. His stories can feel cozy, funny, and unsettling all at once.

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