Chapter 10

“It’s safe enough,” I said, “even for your weight. The chief is as heavy. I’ll lead the way.” And so we set out, descending slowly. When at last the rubble-covered floor of the tunnel was beneath our feet, Weymouth paused, breathing deeply. “That’s the way to the original entrance,” I said, pointing, “up the slope. But it’s completely blocked fifteen yards along. There must be a bend, or a series of bends, because where it originally came out heaven only knows. However, this is our way.” I turned to where the shado…