The town-crier summons the inhabitants of the town and they read a manifesto which is posted on a wall announcing the fact that at 4 o'clock on that day the Lord Mayor will receive bids for ... Read allThe town-crier summons the inhabitants of the town and they read a manifesto which is posted on a wall announcing the fact that at 4 o'clock on that day the Lord Mayor will receive bids for the building of a town clock. One of those who reads it is an old clockmaker, who, stoppin... Read allThe town-crier summons the inhabitants of the town and they read a manifesto which is posted on a wall announcing the fact that at 4 o'clock on that day the Lord Mayor will receive bids for the building of a town clock. One of those who reads it is an old clockmaker, who, stopping before the placard, reflects long and thoughtfully before putting in his bid for the wor... Read all