What time does the warden come on his last rounds?
Carter. Usually about twelve.
Gordon. Twelve. The very hour!
Carter. He may be late.
Gordon. We'll have to chance it.
Carter. How will we know when he comes up the drain?
Gordon. I told your uncle to have him dig until he came to the
brick work, then we can tear up the floor and go down to him.
Carter. How is it you were captured and not Uncle Phil. I don't
understand?
Gordon. Some carelessness of mine. But that don't matter. We're
going to escape.
Carter. But it does matter. Tell me how it was. You said you got
word to him at one time and then you said he did not know of your
arrest. Now tell me straight, how were you captured.
Gordon (on his guard). Why I was scouting around for
information--They took me--That was all--I went too near the camp--the
moon was bright--The sentry saw me--I was not careful.
Carter (closer). You told me you were taken in my uncle's home.
Gordon. I ran there to escape. They followed me--they came in
after me. I had no chance.
Carter. And in that time you got into George's clothes for a
disguise. (slowly) I don't believe you.
Gordon. What do you mean?
Carter. I mean that I'm a fool. And that you are the best and
bravest friend a man ever had in the world.
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