"Now then, Ralph, do the same with her wrists.

That's right now.

Wrap that shawl of hers three or four times tightly round her mouth.

That's it; let her breathe through her nose.

Now you keep a sharp watch over her, and see she doesn't wriggle out of these things.
If you see any one coming clap your hand over her mouth, and see she doesn't make a sound.