But the evening of the third day brought a rude awakening.
It was barely seven o'clock when he heard the tramp of footsteps
outside in the passage. In another minute the door was flung
open. Conrad entered. With him was the evil-looking Number 14.
Tommy's heart sank at the sight of them.
"Evenin', gov'nor," said the man with a leer. "Got those ropes,
mate?"