This was what we trusted to.

Besides, we had got a few five-pound notes smuggled in to us; and though I wouldn't say that we were able to bribe any of the gaolers, we didn't do ourselves any harm in one or two little ways by throwing a few sovereigns about.
I did just as I was told by the Frenchman, and I opened the cell door as easy as a wooden latch.

I had to shut it again for fear the warder would see it and begin to search and sound the alarm at once.

Just as I'd done this he came down the passage.

I had only time to crouch down in the shadow when he passed me.