On the lower floor, they opened a window and passed out into the alley in the rear of the building.

They were on the ground, and Christy soon ascertained where he was.

He made his way to a wharf where he was fortunate enough to find a boat.
This locality seemed to be entirely deserted, and there was no one to challenge them, and no one appeared to take any notice of them on the way.

It was not yet nine o'clock, and many stores were open, one of which they entered and bought a cooked ham and a large supply of bread.
The woman in charge asked no questions, though Christy talked about a fishing trip to blind her.

The boat they found was a very good one, and as it was the property of the enemy, Christy had no scruples in regard to confiscating it.