Now among the spectators who watched and listened with bated breath, was
one to whom this scene had an interest of its own. Mr. Hurd, disconcerted
by Alfred's sudden reappearance, and the lovers' reconciliation, had hung
about the entry very miserable; for he was sincerely attached to Julia.
But, while he was in this stupor, came the posse to recapture Alfred, and
he heard them say so. Then the shots were fired within, then Wolf and his
men got in, and Mr. Hurd, who was now at the door, got in with them to
protect Julia, and see this dangerous and inconvenient character disposed
of. He was looking demurely on at a safish distance, when his late
triumphant rival was summoned to surrender.
No reply.
Dr. Wolf coaxed.
No reply.
Dr. Wolf told him he had police as well as keepers, and resistance would
be idle.
No reply.
Dr. Wolf ordered his men to break in the door.
After some little delay, one of the keepers applied a chisel, while a
policeman held his truncheon ready to defend the operator. The lock gave
way. But the door could not open for furniture.
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