33/42 Yes, that will do, lad, if I can think of nothing better. If we were to cut them up into six-inch lengths, with one of a foot long to each ten, for sitting on, they would be just the thing." "That is capital, Father. I had a lot of practice in rope climbing, before I came out, and I am sure that I could manage with the help that would give. I don't think Surajah could, but we could let him down first, easily. Now, as to your prison." "There are bars to the windows," the captain said, "and a sentry is always on duty outside. |