"We can easily get a hook of wire and throw it over. It will be
certain to catch," he replied.

"Very likely," observed Harry, drily, "and make such confounded noise,
that the first thing we heard after, it would be a Minie ball
whistling past our ears; or should it catch without making any noise,
the chances are that, when one of us ascends, it will be to meet the
burly form of some Dutch sentinel traversing the walk. The idea is not
feasible; so we must think of something else."

"I do not know what to think," replied Alfred; "and the probability
is, that if I even did, you would find some objection to its
performance."

"That is true," answered Harry, laughing, "and I accept the reproach
in the spirit it is given. It will never do for us to be raising
objections to every plan offered, for that will not hasten our
escape."

"Then think of something else, and I will acquiesce, no matter how
extravagant it may be," said Alfred. "I am tired of this cursed
prison, and intend to get away by some means or other."

"It is all very good to talk about getting away," said Harry. "For the
matter of that, I am as anxious to leave as you are, but in the name
of wonder, how are we going to manage it?"

"That is the very thing I desire to consult you about. We certainly
will never escape, unless we make the attempt; but in what manner we