Our Conductor knocked at the door: It was some time before any one answered; The People within seemed in doubt whether we should be admitted.
'Come! Come, Friend Baptiste!' cried the Driver with impatience; 'What are you about?
Are you asleep?
Or will you refuse a night's lodging to a Gentleman, whose Chaise has just broken down in the Forest ?' 'Ah! is it you, honest Claude ?' replied a Man's voice from within; 'Wait a moment, and the door shall be opened.' Soon after the bolts were drawn back.

The door was unclosed, and a Man presented himself to us with a Lamp in his hand.

He gave the Guide an hearty reception, and then addressed himself to me.
'Walk in, Monsieur; Walk in, and welcome! Excuse me for not admitting you at first: But there are so many Rogues about this place, that saving your presence, I suspected you to be one.' Thus saying, He ushered me into the room, where I had observed the fire: I was immediately placed in an Easy Chair, which stood close to the Hearth.

A Female, whom I supposed to be the Wife of my Host, rose from her seat upon my entrance, and received me with a slight and distant reverence.

She made no answer to my compliment, but immediately re-seating herself, continued the work on which She had been employed.