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One afternoon, towards dusk, he andering dreamily in one of the

principal streets, when a fellow student roused him by a slap on the

shoulder, and asked him to accompany him into a little back alley to

look at some old armour which he had taken a fancy to possess Cos to arms, ancient or

modern In the use of weapons, none of the students could come near him;

and his practical acquaintance with some had principally contributed

to establish his authority in reference to all He accompanied him

willingly

They entered a narrow alley, and thence a dirty little court, where

a low arched door ad ined

His verdict on the armour was satisfactory, and his co the place, Cosmo's eye was

attracted by an old ainst

the wall, covered with dust Around it was so, which

he could see but very indistinctly by the gliht which

the owner of the shop carried in his hand It was this carving that

attracted his attention; at least so it appeared to hi no further notice of it They

walked together to the main street, where they parted and took opposite

directions

No sooner was Cosht of the curious old

desire to see it more plainly arose

within him, and he directed his steps once more towards the shop The