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 occupied occupy by carts and wagons from the country and empty drays awaiting await hire .

THE MARKET-PLACE The grass-plot before the jail , in Prison Lane , on a certain summer morning , not less than two centuries ago , was occupied occupy by a pretty large number of the inhabitants of Boston , all with their eyes intently fastened fasten on the iron-clamped oaken door .