My horse I was obliged to resign to my servant, he being charged with a commission that required speed.

The clock had struck ten, and Mettingen was five miles distant.

I was to Journey thither on foot.

These circumstances only added to my expedition.
"As I passed swiftly along, I reviewed all the incidents accompanying the appearance and deportment of that man among us.

Late events have been inexplicable and mysterious beyond any of which I have either read or heard.