The street was full from end to end now, and a mighty shout of welcome rose from thousands of throats.

Hats and handkerchiefs were waved in mad exultation and triumphant loyalty.

The tidings of the king's escape had flashed through the city, and all were there to do him honor.

They had seized some gentleman's landau and taken out the horses.

The carriage stood now before the doors of the house.
Rudolf had waited a moment on the threshold, lifting his hat once or twice; his face was perfectly calm, and I saw no trembling in his hands.
In an instant a dozen arms took gentle hold of him and impelled him forward.