by a pretty large number of the inhabitants of Boston , all with their eyes intently fastenedfastenon the iron-clamped oaken door .
Standing foursquare in the heart of the town , at the intersection of the two main streets , a " jog " at each street corner left around the market-house a little public square , which at this hour was well occupiedoccupyby carts and wagons from the country and empty drays awaitingawaithire .