They must be frightened out of that.

Leaders are wanted, are they?
Now boys!' 'A most impetuous fellow!' cried the secretary.

'Ha ha! A courageous, boisterous, most vehement fellow! A man who--' There was no need to finish the sentence, for they had rushed out of the house, and were far beyond hearing.

He stopped in the middle of a laugh, listened, drew on his gloves, and, clasping his hands behind him, paced the deserted room for a long time, then bent his steps towards the busy town, and walked into the streets.
They were filled with people, for the rumour of that day's proceedings had made a great noise.

Those persons who did not care to leave home, were at their doors or windows, and one topic of discourse prevailed on every side.