In the morning, thou wilt be better qualified to ascertain the fate of thy friend, and afford him the relief which he shall want." I could not but admit the reasonableness of these remonstrances; but where should a chamber and bed be sought?
It was not likely that a new attempt to procure accommodation at the inns would succeed better than the former.
"Thy state," replied he, "is sorrowful.

I have no house to which I can lead thee.

I divide my chamber, and even my bed, with another, and my landlady could not be prevailed upon to admit a stranger.

What thou wilt do, I know not.

This house has no one to defend it.