Jemmy prayed the man would pass out soon. He needed to get out of there, it was dark and he was scared. He had been trying to work the bonds off his hands, but he was so cold and they were so tight his hands were getting numb. He was also getting sleepy. He was afraid he would fall asleep before the man did, and then he would lose his chance at escape.

Just as he was about to fall asleep though, the man kicked him in the side.

"Get up brat," he yelled at Jemmy. "Get over there on the bed, I need to be somewhere and I dont want you getting any idea's."

Jemmy got up on his feet, staggering a little, his feet were cold and numb now too, and he didn't have use of his hands to balance himself. He limped over quietly and sat on the bed. The man untied his hands from behind his back, then tied them to the bed post. Jemmy was really scared now. How was he ever going to get out of this place. He started to cry.

"Stop your bawling, you sniviling little runt," yelled the man, as he smacked him across the face.

Jemmy stopped crying immediately, and begged him not to hurt him anymore. "Please sir, dont hit me again. I promise I'll be quiet."

"See that you do," said the man. "I'll be back in the morning. I wouldn't suggest trying to escape either. If you do I'll hunt you down and kill you. Understood?"

Jemmy nodded and squeezed himself into the corner of the bed. He was really terrified now. Where was the man going, and what if he was going to hurt Arabella? He had to think of a plan. He had to warn her.

The man grabbed his coat and left. He was afraid, but at least he was alone now. He could work on the bonds without worrying about the man seeing, or hearing him. He just hoped he could get away before morning came.

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