There was no time or chance to escape.

Paul commanded all hands to lie down and keep still while himself and lieutenants sat on the trap door.

The house was quickly entered by the professors.

Remarks such as "They must be here," "The fire is still burning," "See the chicken feathers," etc., etc.

ascended to the trembling urchins above.
"Is there no loft or upper story ?" said one finally.
"I don't think so," responded another; "There is no means of getting up there.