A large body of the constables of
Westminster next made their appearance, the chief of whom entered the Lodge,
where they were speedily joined by the civic authorities. Notwithstanding the heat of the season,—which was not,
however, found particularly inconvenient in this subterranean region,—a large
heaped-up fire blazed ruddily in one corner, and lighted up a circle of as
villanous countenances as ever flame shone upon. For a long time he remained standing before
the fire, staring at the situation. After a little
further discourse the old man took his departure. Sir John once more looked around him. Almost
simultaneously they burst out laughing. "
"How had he offended you?" inquired the widow. Whether it was the nun’s habit or the
harlot’s clothing that distressed her more, he could not begin to guess. Next moment, he had Melusine by the arm. She stood
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there, broken bottle still in hand.
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