"The saddest sight I ever saw. That dog starved to death because he would not leave his master."
"I shall always love a dog after this."
"They are noble creatures. Did you ever see what was on Tige Rhines's collar?"
"About his taking the little girl from the mill pond?"
"Yes; and that is not all he did; he saved the lives of John, Charlie Bell, and Fred Williams, by waking them up when they were asleep in a cave into which the tide was flowing."
"This must be that boy's father," said Ned. "Or his grandfather," replied Walter. "He was murdered, at any rate," pointing to the cloven skull.
"See here, Wal," holding a brand close to the floor; "see the blood all dried on the stones."
"Poor old man, cut down with his hand almost on the door! That door leads out, for I can smell the fresh air, and feel it warm on my cheek. Let's see if we can open it, Wal."
The upper part of the door was grated. They shook it, and exerted themselves to the utmost to wrench it open, but without success.
"Hold up a brand, Ned; perhaps I can find a fastening."