about the hour of nine
This was done ; and the result of that interview was , that Mike , for and in consideration of receiving the sum of one hundred dollars , agreed to carry off Fanny Aubrey , and deposit her safely in the `` Chambers of Love . '' To obviate the possibility of Mike 's being overhauled by his old friends the police officers , it was arranged that a cab should be at his entire disposal ; the same vehicle would serve to convey the young lady with secrecy and rapidity to the place destined for her imprisonment . Tickels engaged to have Mike privately introduced into the house of Mr. Goldworthy , and it was effected in this manner . On the night previous to the abduction , at about the hour of nine , a cab was driven through Ann street , and halted in front of the dance cellar which communicated with the `` Pig Pen . '' The driver of this vehicle was a sable individual , who has since attained some notoriety under the cognomen of `` Jonas . '' He is intimately acquainted with the location and condition of every house of prostitution in Boston , and enjoys the familiar acquaintance of many white courtezans of beauty and fashion , not a few of whom -LRB- so 't is said , -RRB- testify their appreciation of his valuable services in bringing them profitable custom , by freely granting him those delightful privileges which are usually extended to white patrons only , who can pay well for the same . Jonas has lately become the editor and proprietor of that valuable periodical known as the `` Key to the Chambers of Love , '' which is a _ card _ containing a list of almost every bower of pleasure in Boston , with the names of their keepers .