When this was accomplished he hesitated as to the manner in which he would pass his day. He had now given up all idea of raising the money for Longestaffe. He had even considered the language in which he would explain to the assembled gentlemen on the morrow the fact that a little difficulty still presented itself, and that as he could not exactly name a day, he must leave the matter in their hands. For he had resolved that he would not evade the meeting. Cohenlupe had gone since he had made his promise, and he would throw all the blame on Cohenlupe. Everybody knows that when panics arise the breaking of one merchant causes the downfall of another. Cohenlupe should bear the burden. But as that must be so, he could do no good by going into the City. His pecuniary downfall had now become too much a matter of certainty to be staved off by his presence; and his personal security could hardly be assisted by it. There would be nothing for him to do. 
When this was done he hesitated as to how to pass his day. He had now given up all idea of raising the money for Longestaffe. He had even considered the language in which he would explain to the gentlemen on the next day the fact that he must leave the matter in their hands. For he had resolved not to evade the meeting. He would throw all the blame on Cohenlupe.
But he could do no good now by going into the City. There would be nothing for him to do. 