I put my lips to the key-hole, and sounded an alarm which effectually roused the sleepers.

My organs were naturally forcible, and had been improved by long and assiduous exercise.
"Long and bitterly did I repent of my scheme.

I was somewhat consoled by reflecting that my purpose had not been evil, and renewed my fruitless vows never to attempt such dangerous experiments.

For some time I adhered, with laudable forbearance, to this resolution.
"My life has been a life of hardship and exposure.

In the summer I prefer to make my bed of the smooth turf, or, at most, the shelter of a summer-house suffices.