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Has he relented?

No, no! Rasinga is most ruthless. I, It was my privilege to use at will, Have pass'd the guards, and may a short while hence By the same means return,—return in safety. Meantime let me undo those galling fetters; I've brought fit tools, and thou shalt teach me how.

But canst thou think the guards will let thee pass, Ev'n with thy signet, leading a companion? It cannot be; thou dost deceive thyself; Thy mis'ry and affection make thee foolish.

Not so; there is a secret passage yonder. That stone (pointing to it) like many others in the wall, Has in its core a groove on which it turns: A man's full strength will move it, and despair Will make thee strong.