Then he drew it toward him, and the lower end wrenched free at once, for the nails that held this building which was to be burnt were not long.

And while he did this, he stood on one side, that he might not pry into the chamber idly, as it were, while Dalfin and I could see nothing from where we stood.

Only a little peat smoke seemed to come out gently when the timber had gone.
It did but need that two more timbers should be moved thus, and there was room enough for a man to pass through.

Then Bertric set down the hammer, and took off his rough sea cap, smiling a little, yet with grave eyes, and so looked in.

Dalfin pressed close to him, but I stood aside still.
"The place is full of the peat smoke.