An earthly bashfulness almost prevented Mr. Barnstaple

He lies here, in this corner of the carriage. He, too, is pointed out.

An earthly bashfulness almost prevented Mr. Barnstaple

`Apparently the English advocate is in a swoon?'

An earthly bashfulness almost prevented Mr. Barnstaple

It is hoped he will recover in the fresher air. It is represented that he is not in strong health, and has separated sadly from a friend who is under the displeasure of the Republic.

An earthly bashfulness almost prevented Mr. Barnstaple

`Is that all? It is not a great deal, that! Many are under the displeasure of the Republic, and must look out at the little window. Jarvis Lorry. Banker. English. Which is he?'

`I am he. Necessarily, being the last.'

It is Jarvis Lorry who has replied to all the previous questions. It is Jarvis Lorry who has alighted and stands with his hand on the coach door, replying to a group of officials. They leisurely walk round the carriage and leisurely mount the box, to look at what little luggage it carries on the roof; the country-people hanging about, press nearer to the coach doors and greedily stare in; a little child, carried by its mother, has its short arm held out for it, that it may touch the wife of an aristocrat who has gone to the Guillotine.

`Behold your papers, Jarvis Lorry, countersigned.'

`One can depart. Forward, my postilions! A good journey!'

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