I've seen it at his hut often,' said McKnight.

'But, I say, mister, if you' take the advice of an old miner you'll get out o' this just as quick as you can lick.

See, the timber's been taken out o' this shaft, an' it's a wonder to me it ain't come down in a lump an' buried them kids long since.

It's damn dangerous, I tell you.' 'Very good,' said Downy.

'First have a look into these drives and then we'll clear.