Wallace, though so long a resident in the city, knew not to whom I could apply, or by whom carriages were let to hire.

My own reflections taught me, that this accommodation was most likely to be furnished by innkeepers, or that some of those might at least inform me of the best measures to be taken.

I resolved to set out immediately on this search.

Meanwhile, Wallace was persuaded to take refuge in Medlicote's apartments; and to make, by the assistance of Austin, the necessary preparation for his journey.
The morning had now advanced.

The rays of a sultry sun had a sickening and enfeebling influence beyond any which I had ever experienced.