For this purpose, the ensuing evening was selected.

Having, at an early hour, shut ourselves up from all intruders and visitors, he continued as follows.
* * * * * I have mentioned that, by sunrise, I had gained the distance of many miles from the city.

My purpose was to stop at the first farm-house, and seek employment as a day-labourer.

The first person whom I observed was a man of placid mien and plain garb.

Habitual benevolence was apparent amidst the wrinkles of age.