"Forgive me the discomfort I have been forced to put upon you, and pray for the success of our escape.
Commend me to Oliver of the ruby nose.

Fare you well, sir.

Come, Kenneth." He held the door for the lad to pass out.

As they stood in the dimly lighted passage he closed it softly after them, and turned the key in the lock.
"Come," he said again, and led the way to the stairs, Kenneth tiptoeing after him with wildly beating heart..