Likely he'll never know what happened to him, or where.

He ain't nothing to be afraid of--just a butler with a cracked head.

It's the other guy who has got the brains.

Come on; let's take a look out in the alley." Their shadows vanished up the stairs, the glow of light disappearing, and leaving the cellar in impenetrable darkness.

West did not venture to move, however, content to wait until thoroughly assured the way for escape was clear.