either Constable of the Tower of London, 1660-79, or Secretary of the Treasury 1770-82, the former known for swift execution of criminals, the latter for doing quick political deals.
Whichever it was replaced the phrase “quicker than you can say knife” which was a common phrase at the time.
who the fuck’s jack robinson? and why would you utter their name?
either Constable of the Tower of London, 1660-79, or Secretary of the Treasury 1770-82, the former known for swift execution of criminals, the latter for doing quick political deals.
Whichever it was replaced the phrase “quicker than you can say knife” which was a common phrase at the time.
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