That he had resolved upon its execution, whatever it might be, was evident from his saying aloud,-- "I will do it.

So good an opportunity may never occur again." Upon this he arose, and paced the room hastily backwards and forwards, as if further arranging his plans.

He then unlocked a cabinet, opened a secret drawer, and, lifter ransacking its contents, discovered a paper he was in search of, and a glove.

Laying these carefully aside, he restored the drawer to its place.

His next occupation was to take out his pistols, examine the priming, and rub the flints.