We have worked through from the hold at the other end of the ship, having removed some of the planks of the bulkhead.

Now it is for you to do the same.

We will pass you some daggers through, when we have made this hole a bit larger.

You must choose one of the planks in the corner, as this will be less likely to be observed." "They will not observe us, Messer Hammond.

They never come down here at all, but pass our food down in buckets." "Nevertheless, begin at the plank next to the side," Francis said.
"Possibly someone may come down before you have finished.