I took it from its sheath.

I remember that the sheath fell upon the sofa, and that I said to myself: 'I must look for it later; it must not be lost.' "Then I took off my overcoat, which I had kept on all the time, and with wolf-like tread started for THE ROOM.

I do not remember how I proceeded, whether I ran or went slowly, through what chambers I passed, how I approached the dining-room, how I opened the door, how I entered.

I remember nothing about it.".