It might have been noticed that the latter cut a very different figure from that which he displayed on his first invasion of the street earlier in the day.

The servants came along behind in the second cart.

Far ahead, like hounds in full cry, toiled the unwilling luggage bearers.

From the windows and doorways of every house, from the bazaars and cafes, from the side streets and mosque-approaches, the gaze of the sullen populace fastened itself upon the little procession.

The town seemed ominously silent.