Still, it is as well to be on the safe side." He himself then examined the fastenings, and added a few more cords.
"Now, when you have got them into separate rooms, tie their feet to a heavy piece of furniture.

Make a slipknot at the end of another rope, put the noose round the neck, and fasten the other end to another piece of furniture, that there may be no chance of their getting loose, till their friends come to their assistance." He saw all this securely done.

Then he said: "There is one more thing to see to.

In time those fellows at the door will be getting impatient, and will begin to suspect that all is not right.

We must get them inside, and then tie them up with the others.