I resolved to follow the carriage.

I did so; but my breath and speed nearly failed, when, fortunately, the carriage was stopped and entangled by a crowd in the street.

No lackeys were behind; I mounted the footboard unobserved, and descended and hid myself when the carriage stopped.

I knew not the house, but I knew the neighbourhood, a brother of mine lives at hand.

I sought my relative for a night's shelter.