Who had told a narration?
Ritter
Who was informed of this?
two friends.
What was their immediate response?
a profound and impressive silence
Was it brief?
No
What did they do afterwards?
both men broke into a fusillade of exciting and admiring ejaculations
Did they eventually become quiet again?
Yes
Who broke the quiet?
Rogers
How much money was involved?
Ten thousand dollars
Was it to be sent immediately?
Yes
Who had asked about that?
the poet
Did the narrator find this question to be unusual?
Yes
Did the narrator intend to send the entire sum?
Yes
Did he pause to reflect?
Yes