Sir Phillip doubtless imagines that we are drowned.

The water was within a few inches of the sill when we started, and must soon have flooded the dungeon; and did he trouble to look in the morning, which is unlikely enough seeing that he would be sure of our fate, he would be unable to descend the stairs, and could not reach to the door, and so discover that the bar had been removed.
No; whatever his motive may have been in compassing my death, he is doubtless satisfied that he has attained it, and we need have no further fear of pursuit from him.

The rain has ceased, and I think that it will be a fine night; we will walk on, and if we come across a barn will make free to enter it, and stripping off our clothing to dry, will sleep in the hay, and pursue our journey in the morning.

From our travel-stained appearance any who may meet us will take us for two wayfarers going to take service in the army at Amiens." It was not until nearly midnight that they came upon such a place as they sought, then after passing a little village they found a shed standing apart.

Entering it they found that it was tenanted by two cows.
Groping about they presently came upon a heap of forage, and taking off their outer garments lay down on this, covering themselves thickly with it.