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There arose two choruses, some crying "Drink!" and others

"Eat!"-the watchwords flew and echoed, and wherever they reached

they made mouths water and stomachs feel empty. And so, at a

signal given from the kitchen, the army unexpectedly dispersed

for foraging.

Gerwazy, repulsed from the Judge's rooms, had to retire, out of

regard for the Count's watchmen. So, not being able to take

vengeance on his enemy, he bethought himself of the second great

aim of this expedition. As a man experienced and adept in legal

matters, he wished to establish the Count in his new possessions

legally and formally; so he ran for the Apparitor, and at last,

after long search, discovered him behind the stove. Straight-way

he seized him by the collar, dragged him to the yard, and,

pointing his penknife at his breast, spoke thus:-