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as clear as ever. On looking round my 

 prison again, I was surprised at the im- 

 proved aspect it assumed ; instead of 

 its frowning massive bars, these ap- 

 peared rather tasteful and elegant, and 

 what I formerly thought gloomy and dark, 

 now looked to my sight cool and re- 

 freshing. 



On taking a more careful survey of my 

 prison, I saw much to be thankful for, as 

 there seemed no solidity, or serious ob- 

 stacles in my way to escaping. It was a 

 building apparently constructed some years 

 previously ; the lower portion was built of 

 solid stone work, and the upper portion 

 was formed of strong timber, with mas- 

 sive beams traversing the weaker parts 

 at close intervals. After examining the 

 wooden wall with deep attention, I deter- 

 mined to effect my escape at that part of 



