Suspecting that some one had called at that unusual hour in search of his master, he rose from his seat and went out.
He stood looking at the carriage.

It did not please him.

It had that peculiar look which used to mark the equipages of the Vatican, and which to this day distinguishes them from all others in the eyes of a born Roman.

The vehicle was of rather antiquated shape, the horses were black, the coachman wore a plain black coat, with a somewhat old-fashioned hat; withal, the turnout was respectable enough, and well kept.

But it did not please Temistocle.