`` To-morrow , or to-night , I know not , '' said the other , `` but one time or other , Dick , they do intend upon your life . I had the proof of it ; I have heard them whisper ; nay , they as good as told me . '' `` Ay , '' returned Dick , `` is it so ? I had thought as much . '' And he told him the day 's occurrences at length . When it was done , Matcham arose and began , in turn , to examine the apartment . `` No , '' he said , `` there is no entrance visible . Yet 't is a pure certainty there is one . Dick , I will stay by you . An y ' are to die , I will die with you . And I can help -- look ! I have stolen a dagger -- I will do my best ! And meanwhile , an ye know of any issue , any sally-port we could get opened , or any window that we might descend by , I will most joyfully face any jeopardy to flee with you . '' `` Jack , '' said Dick , `` by the mass , Jack , y ' are the best soul , and the truest , and the bravest in all England ! Give me your hand , Jack . '' And he grasped the other 's hand in silence . `` I will tell you , '' he resumed . `` There is a window , out of which the messenger descended ; the rope should still be in the chamber . 'T is a hope . '' `` Hist ! ''
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't Ay Dick England Hist Jack Matcham dagger sally-port to-night