It was about twelve feet high, nine wide, and fourteen long; and was approached by double doors each six inches thick.

As Jack appeared to be sinking fast, his fetters were removed, his own clothes were returned to him, and he was allowed a mattress and a scanty supply of bed-linen.

Mrs.Spurling attended him as his nurse, and, under her care, he speedily revived.

As soon as he became convalescent, and all fears of his premature dissolution were at an end, Wild recommenced his rigorous treatment.

The bedding was removed; Mrs.Spurling was no longer allowed to visit him; he was again loaded with irons; fastened by an enormous horse-padlock to a staple in the floor; and only allowed to take repose in a chair.