Significance of New Gate Jail

New Gate Jail is where Agba ends up after Mrs. Williams wrongfully accuses him of theft. The worst part of being in jail for Agba is being separated from Sham. The jail stay is made more tolerable for Agba by the presence of his cat Grimalkin. The guards allow Agba to keep the cat, but they refuse to provide any food for the cat. Agba stays in New Gate jail for many weeks before Mistress Cockburn and the Earl of Godolphin rescue him.