Soon after our arrival the church-bell rang furiously, and the din and clangor was kept up a long time.

While waiting for the official, supper was prepared, though we had had some difficulty in arranging for it, and were in doubt as to where we were to spend the night.

Before supper was ready, a motley crowd poured into the room in which we sat.

One large fellow carried a great sword strapped at his side, another bore a short sword, another a knife, another a large and ancient gun.

Probably there were other weapons not in sight.