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I know in what manner he is working his way out of his deep grief . '' These last words Engelbrecht uttered with a well-nigh cunning look upon his face ; but he would not give any further information as to what he meant . Wacht 's acquaintances had to content themselves , and leave the unfortunate man in peace . A week was passed , and early the next morning , which was a bright summer morning , at five o'clock Master Wacht came out unexpectedly into the workyard amongst his journeymen , who were all hard at work . Their axes and saws stopped , whilst they greeted him with a half-sorrowful cry , `` Master Wacht ! Our good Master Wacht ! '' With a cheerful face , upon which the traces of the struggle against grief which he had gone through had deepened the expression of sterling good-nature and given it a most touching character , he stepped amongst his faithful workpeople and told them how the goodness of Heaven had sent down the spirit of mercy and consolation upon him , and that he was now filled with strength and courage to go on and discharge the duties of his calling .