Groups of excited people were seen vociferating in different places.

A drum was heard to rattle from time to time.

Nevertheless, the rising tumult seemed to subside again after a season, owing partly to the exertions of the magistrates, partly to the absence of Ryhove.

At four in the afternoon that gentleman entered the town, and riding directly to the head-quarters of the conspiracy, was incensed to hear that the work, which had begun so bravely, had been allowed to cool.

"Tis a time," he cried, "for vigilance.