Anyhow, it was not very hard and, with a good strong chisel and a short, heavy hammer, I am sure we could have done it in an hour.
"Anyhow, it is a comfort that nothing came down on top of us.

I examined the pile carefully, and there had not been the slightest movement among the lower stones; so that part of the difficulty seems to have been got over.
"Now, I must go down and get something to eat, and then I will go in for a good sleep.

You are feeling all right, I hope ?" "Could not be doing better, Stanley.

I have eaten three solid meals, today; and have been sitting up on the edge of my bed, for some time.

I tried standing, but it was no go; still, I do think that, in a day or two, I shall manage it." For six days the work continued.