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One reflected hastily where he could find an asylum and

employment; another questioned with himself his power to

accommodate himself to the life of an honest man; another, moved

by what he had said, felt some inclination for it; and another

still was willing to promise any thing so as to be entitled to

the share of a loaf, which had been so cordially proffered, and

which was so scarce in those days. No one, however, broke the

silence. The Unknown, at the conclusion of his speech, waved his

hand imperiously for them to retire: obedient as a flock of

sheep, they all quietly left the hall. He followed them, and

stopping in the centre of the court, saw them all branch off to

their different stations. He returned into the castle, visited

the corridors, halls, and every avenue, and, finding all quiet,

he retired to sleep,-yes, to sleep, for he was very sleepy. In

spite of all the urgent and intricate affairs in which he was

involved, more than at any former conjuncture, he was sleepy.