Being a prudent man with a turn for economy, he also extinguished his lamp.

He had also a liking for fresh air, so he opened the window, and at the same moment the door of the house opposite was opened.

A tall burly man with a lantern in his hand stepped out into the street; he was followed by a slight man of a short stature.

Both men were wrapped in their cloaks, but the shorter one tripped on a break in the road and his cloak fell apart.

His companion turned at once and held his lantern aloft.