The officers bade me accompany them in their search.
they left no nook or corner unexplored. at length, for the
third or fourth time, they descended into the cellar. i
quivered not in a muscle. my heart beat calmly as that of
one who slumbers in innocence. i walked the cellar from
end to end. i folded my arms upon my bosom, and roamed
easily to and fro. the police were thoroughly satisfied and
prepared to depart.