"Let me tell you my plan first," George said. "I'll unchain you, but you've got to promise to do as I say."
"Anything, George, darling," Toffee said.
"Very well. The door is locked, as you know, and Gerald has the key with him, so you can't get out that way. The only other way out is through the catapult openings. Gerald and Cecil will be working by the small one, so you'll have to climb up the large one and get out on the roof. I'll go over and get everything ready...." He paused to eye Marc excitedly.
"Now, wait a min...!" Marc began.
But Toffee caught his eye with a glance. "Why that's wonderful, George," she said. "Hadn't we better get started?"
"Okay," George said eagerly. He got up and began working at Toffee's chains. "I knew you'd like the idea."
"But are you sure...?" Marc said.
"We love it," Toffee put in quickly. "I'm sorry I've misjudged you."
"That's all right," George said, releasing Marc's chains. "Now, you stay here, and I'll be right back." He disappeared in the direction of the catapult.