A blow from the iron bar instantly stretched the ruffian on the floor.

Jack then proceeded to liberate the captive from his bondage.
"Jack!" exclaimed Thames.

"Is it you ?" "It is," replied Sheppard, as he untied the cords.

"I might return the question.

Were it not for your voice, I don't think I should know you.
You are greatly altered." Captivity had, indeed, produced a striking alteration in Thames.