He concluded that the drops had not begun to operate.

Great was the stake, for which He now played: A moment would suffice to decide upon his misery or happiness.
Matilda had taught him the means of ascertaining that life was not extinct for ever: Upon this assay depended all his hopes.

With every instant his impatience redoubled; His terrors grew more lively, his anxiety more awake.

Unable to bear this state of incertitude, He endeavoured to divert it by substituting the thoughts of Others to his own.

The Books, as was before mentioned, were ranged upon shelves near the Table: This stood exactly opposite to the Bed, which was placed in an Alcove near the Closet door.