The picture he saw was one which agreed with the idea that had come into his mind.

He returned to the bar-room.
and drank his wine thirstily, refilled the glass and emptied it.

Stuler shook his head.

Johann was in a bad way when he gulped wine instead of sipping it.

Yet it was always so after a carouse.
"Where have you been keeping yourself the past week ?" he asked.