The next thing to do with me was to lock me in my cell, as I could not make the officer believe that I was working when he found me.
After some time in my cell I was again sent for, this time by a new guard, and was told to go to the office with him.
As we entered I saw several men whom I had never before seen in the office. I noticed that they were officers of the prison. They seemed to be very much excited, and I must say that I too was excited. I did not know what next they would or could do with me.
CHAPTER V.
Official Excitement.
I was told to be seated. As I turned to the empty chair I was not permitted to sit down. I could not do so. I tried as hard as I could, but I did not move. Again I was spoken to, and told to be seated. This time the voice that commanded me to be seated was gruff and harsh.
I replied: “I am trying to, sir, but I can not move.”
“You sit down. We are going to find out what is wrong with you. I have called in all the higher officers, and we intend to have your case thoroughly investigated this day.”
All this time I did not move—I could not, and presently I heard a voice say: