Of course it was out of the question to go and tell tales to the Classic prefects, or even to their own master.

Nor was the suggestion of sleeping that night on the Classic side hailed with enthusiasm by either party.
On the whole D'Arcy's suggestion of getting back by the window seemed the most hopeful.

When once back they would go straight to bed, where they would be safe for a while.

Then, if they could manage to rise at the supernatural hour of six, they might succeed in evading the penalties of rebellion for another day.

For to-morrow being exeat day, they would be free to roam where they liked.