In each corner stood a stout square post reaching to the ceiling.

To these a heavy wooden apparatus was attached, which could be raised or lowered at pleasure by pullies.

In the floor were set four ring-bolts, about nine feet apart.

When the prisoner was brought into this room, he was again questioned; but, continuing contumacious, preparations were made for inflicting the torture.

His great personal strength being so well known, it was deemed prudent by Marvel to have all the four partners, together with Caliban, in attendance.