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Whilst I was writing, my lamp faded, daylight appeared, and the clock of the chapel struck six.
What can be the meaning of what has since happened? The turnkey on duty came into my cell; he took off his cap, bowed to me, apologized for disturbing me, and making an effort to soften his rough voice, inquired what I wished to have for my breakfast --