We found nothing down there then but a rough bunk, an old lanthorn, and the leathern scabbard of a sword.

But since then Eric has been compelled to hide there twice to escape capture, and we have made the room below more comfortable.

You will be obliged to grope your way down the stairs, but at the bottom will discover flint and steel, and a lantern with ample supply of candles.

Peter will bring you food, if you need remain there for long!" "Peter! Then he is in the secret ?" "Peter is in all secrets," she confessed.

"From him nothing is hid, at least so far as may concern the Mortimer family.