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Accordingly, the next day eight of the officers started on horseback, under an escort. When they reached Bruenn they found that they were to be separated, and the next morning Captain Hindeman and Fergus were taken to the fortress of Spielberg. "An awkward place either to get in or out of, Drummond," the captain said, as they approached the fortress. "Very much so," Fergus agreed.
At any rate, we have the advantage of an extensive view. "I am glad to see that there is a fireplace, for the cold will be bitter here, when the winter sets in. I wonder whether the rooms above and below this are tenanted?" Hindeman shrugged his shoulders. He was not, at present, in a mood to take interest in anything.
There was a hearty parting between Fergus and Kerr, as the latter, after handing over his prisoners, turned to ride off with the escort to the barracks. "I start early tomorrow for the camp again," he said. "If you are kept here, I am sure to see you again before long." Fergus shared a room with Captain Hindeman, an officer of the 3rd.
Escape from the window would be equally difficult. Two long and very strong ropes would be required, and the bars of the window were so massive that, without tools of any kind, it would be impossible to remove them. A month later Captain Hindeman fell ill, and was removed to the infirmary. Fergus was glad of his departure.
Fergus and his companion were lodged in a small room in one of the towers. The window was strongly barred, the floor was of stone, the door massive and studded with iron. Two truckle beds, a table, and two chairs formed the sole furniture. "Not much chance of an escape here," Captain Hindeman said, as the door closed behind their guards.
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