An unrestrained, environmentally unsound materialism, and imbalanced development prevailed, not 'night watchman' rule.
One night watchman, for instance, was accused of illegally having opened a door during the night, and another watchman was jumped on and tied up with rope by drunken journeymen.
It occurs to one that one is a night watchman, and then one wonders what his function is.
For example, a night watchman might be living on board a yacht.
Take the case of a night watchman: he is the second line of defence of property.
At night big business premises may be empty except for a night watchman, but the basements will be invaluable for people caught in the streets.
In other words, unless one is a special scholar or a night watchman, one does not see these collections.
I hate the idea of never seeing another night watchman.