Heaven be thanked that I have tasted water once again!" "Come hither," said Bertram cautiously.

"First close this narrow doorway, the secret of which thou must teach me in return for what I will do for thee, and then I will take thee to another chamber, where our voices will not disturb my brothers, and we can talk, and thou canst eat at ease.

I must know thy story, and I pledge myself to help thee.

Show me now the trick of this door.

I swear I will make no treacherous use of the secret." "I will trust thee, young sir.