'Here are maps of the cells,' said he.

There were three of them.

'This one,' he went on, 'shows the arrangement of the upper floor; this second one gives you the second floor; and this last is of the lower floor.

I give them to you in trust.' I took them from his hand, and he said, further, 'Now you have the keys and the maps; go immediately, and acquaint yourself with the whole arrangement; visit each cell, and see to its condition.

When anything is needed for the security of a prisoner, order it according to your judgment, for you are the master under me, and no other.' "I saluted him, and turned to go away; he called me back.