and then he dangled his legs , since for the time being there was nothing else for him to do . it had been a long , hard day for him , and he was not sorry when he saw the sun sinking behind the forest . but just as the sun was setting he suddenly heard a most tremendous yo ho ! and when he looked down there were seven carts of worn - out shoes coming along the road , and a - top the last cart was a little old man in gray , with a night - cap on his head . he had the face of some horrible specter , and was not much better to look at in other respects .
a little old man in gray .
who did the duke see a-top the last cart coming along the road ?
who did the duke see a-top the last cart coming along the road ?