Arrived there, Jack felt about for a particular window; and having discovered the object of his search, and received the necessary implements from his companion, he instantly commenced operations.

In a few seconds, the shutter flew open,--then the window,--and they were in the room.

Jack now carefully closed the shutters, while Blueskin struck a light, with which he set fire to a candle.

The room they were in was a sort of closet, with the door locked outside; but this was only a moment's obstacle to Jack, who with a chisel forced back the bolt.

The operation was effected with so much rapidity and so little noise, that even if any one had been on the alert, he could scarcely have detected it.