‘It goes down into the chalk on which the hill is built,’ Father Plummer said. ‘They carved a passage through under the castle, heading north. Nat, have you any more rope? We need rope.’ Nat flung down the heavy bag he carried over his shoulder and swiftly rummaged through, withdrawing a thick coil of rope. ‘Last time, they lowered us down on a bucket, but there’s no bucket here now,’ Father Plummer said rapidly. ‘I suppose we all must just slide down the rope.’ Nat quickly and efficiently secured the end of the rope about the iron winch that stood over the dark hole. ‘One problem I can see,’ Lord Harry said in a strained voice. ‘As soon as the soldiers search the keep, they’ll find the well with its cover off and our rope hanging down. They’ll simply follow us down.’ Everyone caught their breath in alarm. ‘No problem,’ Luka said nonchalantly. ‘I’ll come last. I don’t need a rope. I’ll untie it and drop it down to you, then just climb down.’ There were exclamations of horror and dismay all round.
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