In vain Racksole thrust himself against it; he could do no more than shake it.
'Let's try both together,' said Prince Aribert.

'Now!' There was a crack.
'Again,' said Prince Aribert.

There was another crack, and then the upper hinge gave way.

The rest was easy.

Over the wreck of the door they entered Prince Eugen's prison.
The captive still sat on his chair.