Neither of us can go through that hall with them!" "Why not ?" "We're watched--we're prisoners here!" "Then what'll we do ?" he asked weakly, for he was not yet himself.
"You must take them, and get out of this room.

There is only one way!" "What is it ?" "You see this rope.

It's meant for a fire-escape.

You must let yourself down by it.

You'll find yourself in a court, filled with empty barrels.