Summary, Analysis, and Original Text

Chapter 17

the deuce the devil; a mild oath or exclamation of annoyance, surprise, or frustration.

freebooter a plunderer.

bigamist a person who marries a second time while a previous marriage is still legally in effect.

confidence men swindlers who try to gain the confidence of victims in order to defraud.

imprecation a curse.

Black Maria a patrol wagon.

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