Roy Rockwood

“ Arrived there, they found everything prepared for the feast, but no host.
"What a strange thing for Mont to do," said Carl Barnaby; "to invite us all here and not be present."
"It isn't very gentlemanly of him," submitted Barry.
"You talk like a fool," said Link. "Something must have happened to him." ”

“ Then Mont drew out a thick rope from beneath the bed and left the room.
Soon he was at the window.
Throwing up the lower sash, our hero fastened one end of the rope securely and threw the other out.
"Just the right length," he said, and then he swung himself over the window sill. "I'll soon have the rest of the stuff up." ”

“ A rope was procured, and Link was the first person out of the window.
"Hullo!"
"What's up?" asked those above.
"Bring a light. Mont has fallen and hurt himself."
A light was quickly procured, and one after another the boys came down the rope. ”