But the very uncomfortable thing just at this moment is the way your feet are fastened.

Isn't that so?
Your legs are drawn back, so that you are half resting on your toes, and I'm pretty sure your knees are aching right now.

Eh?
Well, it won't be very long before your legs will give way under you and the slack about your wrists will keep you from helping yourself.

Do you know what will happen then ?" He paused and Nathaniel stared at him, partly understanding, yet giving no sign.
"You will hang upon the thong about your neck until you choke to death," finished Neil.

"That's the 'Straight Death.' If the end doesn't come by morning the sun will finish the job.