And the phrase rang in his ear for some time.
Grumbach was indeed perturbed, and this sensation was the result of what he had _not_ told his friend.

_Gott!_ What was going on?
He hadn't the least idea where his footsteps were leading him.

He went on, his teeth set strongly on the horn mouthpiece of his pipe, his hands jammed in his pockets.

And after a time he woke.

He was in the Adlergasse.