seal

“But address yourself to the keeper of the seals; he has the right of entry at the Tuileries, and can procure you audience at any hour of the day or night.”

“The mere sight of an official-looking person seals men’s lips.

“Good,” said he; “it was time,”—and he sealed his will with three seals.

“Seals, turtles, salmon, and so on; then, when you’ve cleared all the jelly-fish out of the way—”