Indeed I had not a dry thread about me.

I took some hot brandy and water, and went to bed; but desired, as soon as my clothes were thoroughly dried, to be called up, that I might go forward.
This happened at about two in the morning, when I got up.

I took my breakfast by the fire side.

I then desired the post-boy, if he should meet any persons on the road, to stop, and inform me, as I did not know whether the witnesses might not be coming up by themselves, and whether they might not have passed my messenger without knowing his errand.

Having taken these precautions, I departed.