Having the heavy form of type in my hands, I could not make my escape by running; so I laid down the type and gave them battle.

They gathered around me, pelting me with stones and sticks, until they overpowered me, and would have captured me, if I had not resorted to my heels.

Upon my retreat, they took possession of the type; and what to do to regain it I could not devise.

Knowing Mr.Lovejoy to be a very humane man, I went to the office, and laid the case before him.

He told me to remain in the office.