Yet is it not strange, gentlemen, that that man will sleep sound and happily to-night, whilst I will lie upon a bed of thorns ?" At this moment Mrs.Brown tapped gently at the door, which was cautiously opened by her husband.
"John," said she, "here is a note which I was desired to give to you without a moment's delay." "Thank you, my love; I will read it instantly.".
He then bolted the door, and coming to the table took up one of the candles and read the letter, which he handed to Mr.Hastings.

Now we have already stated that this gentleman, whilst looking on at the destruction of Reilly's property, never once opened his lips.

Neither did he, from the moment they entered Reilly's room.

He sat like a dumb man, occasionally helping himself to a glass of wine.

After having perused the note he merely nodded, but said not a word; he seemed to have lost the faculty of speech.