"It won't hurt much on the back of your legs, Mr. Mole," said Harry.
They enjoyed a quiet grin to themselves at this.
The prison doctor then sent the gaoler for writing materials for the purpose of writing out a prescription.
Then was their chance.
"Doctor," said Jack, "I want to see the governor."
"Why have you not asked, then, through the gaoler?"
"I prefer some other method."
"Why?"
"Because I don't know whether the gaoler is safe."
"I don't understand you," said the doctor.