Two or three other ineffectual attempts were made to get small sums, but they proved fruitless.

For some time he wandered about the streets; then he entered one of the lower class of taverns, and boldly called for a glass of liquor.

But the keeper of this den, grown suspicious by experience, saw in the face or manner of Ellis that he had no money, and coolly demanded pay before setting forth his bottle.

It was just at this untimely crisis that Henry came in, and, taking hold of his father's arm, urged him to come home.

The cruel rebuff he received is known.
The blow was no sooner given by Ellis than repented of; and this motion of regret prompted him to express his sorrow for the hasty act, but when he turned to speak to the lad, he was gone.