He grew familiar with the outline of Table Mountain, and the fleecy 'Devil's Table-Cloth' which used to settle on its top when the wind was south-east.
Ever since the evening before the barometer, suddenly falling, had indicated an approaching change in the atmosphere;and during the night the temperature varied, the cold became sharper, and the wind veered to the south–east.
It was an inclement night; the southeast wind drove the mingled snow and rain into her thinly sheltered bosom; her satin slippers were wet through and through, as she trod the muddy sidewalks.