"By order of her Majesty."
The heavy door of oak and iron turned on its hinges, making a chilly opening, like the mouth of a cavern. A hideous depth yawned in the shadow.
Ursus saw Gwynplaine disappear within it.
CHAPTER V.
A FEARFUL PLACE.
The wapentake entered behind Gwynplaine.
Then the justice of the quorum.
Then the constables.
The wicket was closed.