It is not above fifteen feet high, and even if we dropped, we should not be likely to hurt ourselves." "There will, most likely, be a sentry at the gate," Surajah observed, "and there is a moon tonight." "There ought to be no difficulty in pouncing on him suddenly, gagging him before he can give the alarm, and then tying him.

We will walk round and see if there is any rope lying about.

If not, I will tear my sash into strips.

We can use yours to lower ourselves over the wall.

I should like to get our weapons, if we could.