Mr. Ketch

‘Mr. Ketch;’ for we never imagined that the distinguished functionary could by possibility live anywhere else!

Sketches by Boz 2007

It is copied _literatim et verbatim_, from one made out by Mr. Ketch himself, and proves that a man cannot be hung for so mere a trifle: --

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 400, November 21, 1829 Various

Punch dealt faithfully with Judy, and in fact with all comers; and then came the moment when the gallows was erected, and the great scene with Mr. Ketch was to be enacted.

A Thin Ghost and Others 1899

Mr. Ketch seized the knocker on the shop-door -- there was no other entrance to the house -- and brought it down with a force that shook the first-floor sitting-room, and startled Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, almost out of his armchair, as he sat before the fire.

The Channings Henry Wood 1850

He determined to pay a visit to Mr. Ketch, and reproach him with his incaution.

The Channings Henry Wood 1850

With shaking hands, excited by passion, Mr. Ketch was rummaging the knife-box -- an old, deep, mahogany tray, dark with age, divided by a partition -- rummaging for the rusty keys.

The Channings Henry Wood 1850

Mr. Ketch had changed his hour for that important meal.

The Channings Henry Wood 1850

It were surely a breach of politeness on our part not to attend Mr. Ketch in his impromptu evening visit!

The Channings Henry Wood 1850

"And the saucy young beast'll be the senior boy soon!" foamed Mr. Ketch, as the lot decamped.

The Channings Henry Wood 1850

Mr. Ketch sat in his lodge, taking his supper: bread and cheese, and a pint of ale procured at the nearest public-house.

The Channings Henry Wood 1850