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Louis was the first to be released from his bonds. His hands were now free, and he took the knife from Felix. Without any of the disadvantages under which the Milesian had performed the operation, he severed the bonds of his crony, and then proceeded to repeat the ceremony upon Scott and Morris.
"Put your hands behind you! " said Louis, as he heard footsteps on the deck. "Take your seats on the divan!"