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The multitude entered the Pnyx through two narrow entrances pierced in the massy engirdling wall and took seats at pleasure; all were equals—the Alcmæonid, the charcoal-seller from Acharnæ. Amid silence the chairman of the Council arose and put on the myrtle crown,—sign that the sitting was opened. A herald besought blessings on the Athenians and the Platæans their allies.
As the Unknown followed his companions a charcoal-seller approached him and whispered in German, "Be on your guard, Your Highness!" The Unknown waved his hand carelessly and entered the tavern. Over their drinks the three related to each other their histories. The Slasher was a man of tall stature, with light hair and enormous red whiskers.
Between the black shop of a charcoal-seller and the establishment of a packing-case maker, whose pine boards leaning on the walls give him a little shiver, there is a wide door, surmounted by its sign, the word BATHS on a dirty lantern. He enters, crosses a little damp garden where a jet of water weeps in a rockery. Here is the gloomy corner he was looking for.
In the same way, the charcoal-seller goes to market with his charcoal and receives silver in exchange. If he were to go home without money his wife would receive him with abuse. But what is the indispensable thing which the blood obtains in his marketing? Remember its name well: it is OXYGEN.
And besides, they would never endure a man whose father was a charcoal-seller, as mine was. I have made my way in life by looking at facts and refusing to deceive myself; with the exception of that, I have no especial wisdom, nor any unusual ability." "If wisdom were all that is needed," said Sextus, "we should put good Galen on the throne!" "He is too old and wise to let you try to do it!"
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