His own peculiar yew bow he kept to the last at home; it and his chest bound with hide would go with him on the last day.
Although, in his original purpose, Felix had designed to go forth without anyone being aware of his intention, the circumstances which had arisen, and the necessary employment of so many men, had let out the secret to some degree.

The removal of the tools and weapons, the crossbow, darts, and spear, still more attracted attention.

But little or nothing was said about it, though the Baron and Baroness could not help but observe these preparations.

The Baron deliberately shut his eyes and went about his gardening; he was now, too, busy with the first mowing.

In his heart, perhaps, he felt that he had not done altogether right in so entirely retiring from the world.
By doing so he had condemned his children to loneliness, and to be regarded with contempt.