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I determined if possible, to catch the conspirator in the act. To prevent all suspicion of a discovery of the plot, I did not communicate the information to any of the Gaol Officers, gave Office & the usual Christmas leave, "' having the tailor shop watched as possible by my informant.
... ao the oo. ku. the I did not interfere with the tailor shop leaving normal quantity of oakum there, merely giving a general caution to the Head Warder to look after it well. Meantime, I kept the fire engine in readiness, and removed all the oakum stored in the upper passage to the dead house. Chancery Lane was patrolled at night by Sikh guards with orders to report at once if any suspicious persons assembled outside the Gaol walls. I also procured a written order for Police aid, if required.
To divert the attention of the officers as much as possible from my arrangements unusually luxurious Christmas dinner was arranged for them, and I had the satisfaction of seeing that all put their knives and forks down to attend. To insure sobriety, I announced I would myself be present during part of their dinner.
Having made these preparations I awaited the event. It occurred to me, however, that unless new Prisoner(s) came in on Christmas day (who would have to be clothed in Prison clothing), there would be no occasion to open the Sailors' shop and employ men there on that day, and that it was therefore more likely that the attempt would be made on Christmas Eve.
Moreover, the only ring leader whose name had been given to me was LvEA Buru.
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