Mr . Winkle jumped out of bed , wondering very much what could possibly be the matter , and hastily putting on his stockings and slippers , folded his dressing - gown round him , lighted a flat candle from the rush - light that was burning in the fireplace , and hurried downstairs .
Мистер Уинкль вскочил с кровати, очень недоумевая, в чем же дело, и, торопливо надев чулки и тапочки, завернул халат, зажег плоскую свечу от камыша, горевшего в камине. и поспешил вниз.