`` Hark ye , '' he began , `` return to Sir Daniel , to tell him where ye are , and how posted ; for , in truth , it was to that end he sent me . But you , if ye are no fool , had best be gone ere I return . '' `` Begone ! '' repeated Dick . `` I would be gone already , an ' I wist how . I can not move the trap . '' `` Put me your hand into the corner , and see what ye find there , '' replied Bennet . `` Throgmorton 's rope is still in the brown chamber . Fare ye well . '' And Hatch , turning upon his heel , disappeared again into the windings of the passage . Dick instantly returned for his lamp , and proceeded to act upon the hint . At one corner of the trap there was a deep cavity in the wall . Pushing his arm into the aperture , Dick found an iron bar , which he thrust vigorously upwards . There followed a snapping noise , and the slab of stone instantly started in its bed . They were free of the passage . A little exercise of strength easily raised the trap ; and they came forth into a vaulted chamber , opening on one hand upon the court , where one or two fellows , with bare arms , were rubbing down the horses of the last arrivals . A torch or two , each stuck in an iron ring against the wall , changefully lit up the scene . CHAPTER V -- HOW DICK CHANGED SIDES Dick , blowing out his lamp lest it should attract attention , led the way up-stairs and along the corridor . In the brown chamber the rope had been made fast to the frame of an exceeding heavy and ancient bed . It had not been detached , and Dick , taking the coil to the window , began to lower it slowly and cautiously into the darkness of the night .
Joan stood by ; but as the rope lengthened , and still XXXXX continued to pay it out , extreme fear began to conquer her resolution .
Bennet Daniel Dick Hatch Throgmorton heavy night torch up-stairs windings