"It's likely to mean arrest, disgrace, imprisonment for the whole of us, if those blamed hot-headed fools don't kill each other!" But he decided to stand by his roommate, no matter what came.
Browning led them away from the vicinity of the college buildings and down a dark street.

At length they came to an old brick structure, in which not a light was to be seen.

Down some slippery stone steps they went, and the big soph let them in by unlocking a door.
It was dark inside.

Browning closed and locked the door, after which he conducted them along a narrow passage, opened another door, and ushered them into a room.
The smell of cigarette smoke was strong there, and Frank knew the place had been lately occupied by smokers.
A match spluttered, and then a lamp was lighted.
"Get ready for business," directed Browning.

"I will bring the rapiers and another light." Then he vanished beyond a door that opened into another dark room.
Frank looked around and saw a table, upon which were cards and empty beer bottles.