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 keeper of the prison was very busy, and did all he could to persuade him not to attempt it. The prisoners told him that he never could have enough to redeem them all with. But he said he had, and would and could not go back till it was done. They all saw him go out, and he told them what he was going to do, and how and when he would return, which he did on the third day.

On his arrival, the jailer had to set the doors of the prison open, though he did it against his will; and every one had the offer made of being free; but, strange to say, some would not accept it. They said they were satisfied where they