To repair to _Malverton_ was the measure which prudence obviously dictated; but he was hopeless of effecting it.

The city was close at hand; this was his usual home; and hither his tottering and almost involuntary steps conducted him.
He listened to my representations and counsels, and acknowledged their propriety.

He put himself under my protection and guidance, and promised to conform implicitly to my directions.

His strength had sufficed to bring him thus far, but was now utterly exhausted.

The task of searching for a carriage and horse devolved upon me.
In effecting this purpose, I was obliged to rely upon my own ingenuity and diligence.