The only plan I can suggest is that they should have that gardeners' hut.

I can remove the man who lives there at present, and will send him up the country to look after my place there.

Then you must take old David into our confidence.

He and his wife Floey are perfectly faithful, and can be trusted to the death.
It is lucky that she is cook, for she will be able to prepare food for them.

The hut must be kept, of course, locked up at all times; but as it is close to the fence, and the window indeed looks into the garden, you can go there of a day and speak to them, and take them books, and lighten their captivity.
"When it gets dark I will go with you down the garden, and will see these brave lads.