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 and hollowing, discharging our pistols, but no sound was heard except the hollow echo repeating our shouts and the reports of our pistols, in a dismal accent, all over the dreary building."

"Very likely he is returned to the inn," said the Lieutenant, "and we shall find him there."

"We left that dangerous abode of black horror, praising God again and again for our deliverance."

"As we entered the inn we beheld the landlord surrounded by a number of villagers, who were come to inquire whether we were returned from the castle. They were very much surprised when we entered the room, and, respectfully taking off their hats, told us, that the uproar at the village last night had been more tremendous than ever. Every one was impatient to know the particulars of our adventure, but the Lieutenant having