I feel already as if I should have reason to repent of having entered it." He now inquired into the cause of those appearances which he had witnessed.

I explained my situation as clearly and succinctly as I was able.
After pondering, in silence, on my story,--"I see how it is," said he; "the person whom thou sawest in the agonies of death was a stranger.

He was attended by his servant and a hired nurse.

His master's death being certain, the nurse was despatched by the servant to procure a coffin.

He probably chose that opportunity to rifle his master's trunk, that stood upon the table.