ey went back to the hole. On the way, as theywere going, they discussed which of the three shouldventure down first, and it was at last settled that thePikeman should be let down. However, he made themsolemnly promise him that they should pull him up againthe instant he shook the rope. He had been… … ** They pulled him up as they had promised. SIR PEPPERCORN 67 he shook the rope violently ; and so he, too, was pulledup. Now Peppercorn grew angry, and exclaimed, I didnot think you were such cowards as to be afraid of adark hole! Now let me down ! So they let himdown and down until his foot…
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