"Well, we are safe and quite comfortable.

This will be another adventure for you.
Why, my lads, I shall never have the heart to scold you for getting into scrapes after leading you into this one.

It is easier to get into trouble than out." "Shall we have to stay here very long, father ?" I said.
"Only all night, my boys, so we must make ourselves as comfortable as we can.

We shall have to divide ourselves into two watches and make the best of it.

Certainly we shall not be able to climb down till daylight to-morrow morning." "What! Do you mean for us to go to sleep in turns ?" "Or sit up, which you like, my boys," he said quietly.