“It will likely be in the ould mine below, sor.”
“All right.”
“Shall we go down, sor?”
“Yes.”
Barney quickly adjusted the rope and slid down into the old shaft.
Frank followed him.
Then with the pocket lantern they began an exploration of the place, and with most gratifying results.
In one corner they found part of an old spade and an iron bar.
The bar could be used in lieu of a pickaxe. They quickly returned to the upper level.
First making sure that they were not likely to be heard, work was begun.