CHAPTER LXVI.

THE WORKMEN. Towards the middle of the night, Charles heard a great noise--hammers, axes, crowbars, and saws were all in full play. Reclining dressed upon his bed, this noise awoke him with a start, and found a gloomy echo in his heart. He could not endure it, and sent Parry to ask the sentinel to beg the workmen to strike more gently, and not disturb the last slumber of one who had been their king. The sentinel was unwilling to leave his post, but allowed Parry to pass. Arriving at the window, Parry perceived an u…