Bennett's central figure, Ray, is first and foremost a serial drummer (housebreaker in crim-speak), and only secondly a human being, […]

Camillo was his helpe in this, his Pandar: There is a Plot against my Life, my Crowne; All's true that is mistrusted: that false Villaine, Whom I employ'd, was pre-emplot'd

My constant attendance (I never making a St. Monday) recommended me to the master; and my uncommon quickness at composing occasioned my being put upon all work of dispatch, which was generally better paid.

Delicious it is in adversity, and solacious in all weakness