As they were leading him off, he broke away and kissed my feet, and, by piteous dumb imploration, insisted I should go with him; and I went.

The mystery of the three men stayed in my mind.

I was not satisfied about it.

Now I am glad I yielded to his entreaty." The whole company at this point became very still.
"When we were in the cell again, and the prisoner knew it, he caught my hand eagerly, and led me to a hole like that through which we were accustomed to pass him his food.

Though large enough to push your helmet through, it escaped me yesterday.