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 ! '' said Matcham . Both gave ear . There was a sound below the floor ; then it paused , and then began again .
`` Some one walketh in the room below , '' whispered XXXXX .
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