I went farther in my search, and saw a great number of guns, pistols, and swords, in a recess close by the fire side; I was chilled with terror, and just as I had taken the lamp in my hand to have a closer view at this alarming furniture, Mr. Max entered the room, with a large plate of greens, a piece of ham, and a bottle of wine.
"Well," exclaimed he merrily, as he entered the room, "there, I have brought you something to silence your grumbling stomach with, sit down, good Sir, and take up with my frugal fare."
Alas! my appetite was gone, but he fetched knives and forks, and a large loaf of bread, and began to eat with great avidity, taking at first no notice of my backwardness to follow his example; perceiving at length that I did not eat, he exclaimed, "Well, Sir, why don't you eat? I think one must be hungry, if one has travelled far and missed one's way.".
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