Accordingly, having given Wood such directions as he thought necessary for his guidance, and received a handsome gratuity in return for his services, he departed.
It was not without considerable demur and delay on the part of Sharples that the carpenter and his companion could gain admittance to the round-house.

Reconnoitring them through a small grated loophole, he refused to open the door till they had explained their business.

This, Wood, acting upon Terry's caution, was most unwilling to do; but, finding he had no alternative, he reluctantly made known his errand and the bolts were undrawn.

Once in, the constable's manner appeared totally changed.

He was now as civil as he had just been insolent.