He refused.

Of course, the officials were on our side, and the police led him off to jail.

When he saw that there was no escape, he consented to be measured, and they brought him back, under guard, until the operation was performed.

So much feeling had been raised by the matter, that his foolish friend, to whose jocularity he owed the unpleasant experience, thought best himself to be measured.
Accordingly measures were taken, although it was after dark, and a candle had to be used in reading.

As our day's work was done, we returned to our room, making ready to go to supper.