Cecil went to a drawer and took out a couple of electric torches, one of which he handed to Forrest.

Then he went to the wall, and after a few minutes' groping, found the spring.

The door swung open, and a rush of unwholesome air streamed into the room.

They made their way silently along the passage until at last they reached the sunken chamber.

Cecil took a key from his pocket and opened the door.
* * * * * Engleton was in evil straits, but there was no sign of yielding in his face as he looked up.