The clerk had not published it.

Israel remembered with bitterness that notice of it had not been sent.

Nevertheless, the fact was known throughout Tetuan.

There was not a water-carrier in the market-place but had taken it to each house he called at, and passed it to every man he met.

Little groups of idle Jewish women had been many hours congregated in the streets outside, talking of it in whispers and looking up at the darkened windows with awe.