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Проснулся я на жеских нарах. Голова
очень болела, да и вокруг пахло, как бы
это помягче сказать: "Не очень хорошо".
Я осмотрелся: скамейка, на которой я ле-
стояла в самом углу, да и гвоздь,
авший из скамейке и все время тырка-
ющий меня вside, made it clear that he was
I'm not in a luxury room. Focus
it was very difficult for me, it was terribly in the way
headache and the same one that started me
already fed up, nail,
sticking out from the few
the boards of my so-called
bed. Thoughts in
my head was always confused
and hit the drum
turnip, flying past,
it seemed that the most
realized that these same-
tami he showed me
where to stand and
stand until he
will allow you to get off this-
th place or while at
won't stop me
heart. While I was walking to
month shown to me-
ta, Mr. Brad poured out
the lazy sound generated art in my head Tillery shot. Despite this I I strained myself a lot and forced myself to remember thread, what happened to me. I remembered that just recently I was sitting in some bar, over a glass of wonderful beer and a very hairy guy headed my way creature, and only when it approached very close, I realized that it was a a catcher with a face like dirty water y pipe, well, at least this one color and very similar shape, and there was probably something in my head from the pipe. He was wearing a huge leather jacket, with hisRukova looked at me, smiled good-naturedly afraid, skull and crossbones. His jacket was richly decorated with countless numbers of howl of lightning. This man immediately called my "sympathy" for him. Sitting next to me, he barked something to the waiter and he ran away hastily, not even ten weeks had passed. kund, as he was already running back, carrying in both hands two large mugs of beer. Od- Well, he offered me one of these mugs, once I've already run out of money and beer, I don't- thoughtfully, he took the mug and drank from it. He moved closer to me. From his mouth to What I heard was inarticulate speech. From which I understood that his name was Bill and he has a job for me. -Can I ask what kind of work- “that one,” I said, trying to see where he has eyes. -I think it’s better to sit at a table, having his extremely white teeth, he lay down. Grabbing your mug of beer, I followed him. -It’s not much work, you just need to open it one door,” he said as soon as I arrived sat down on a chair at the table. I don't know from where did he find out about my past, professional nal safecracker. “No, no, this is not for me,” I began to say. scold. “You don’t understand,” he interrupted me. -Yours the ganarar will be one million dollars. I think he noticed how my eyes were lit up eyes and afterI thought for three seconds agreed. We scheduled the operation for de- ten o'clock in the evening. Ten minutes to de- seven he drove up to the bar in an inconspicuous minibus with heavily tinted glasses. Having captured his diplomat with ins- tools, I got into the van through the open that door. Hairy sat behind the wheel. “Close the door,” without turning around me, he barked. As soon as the door closes burst, the car creaked and tore- from the spot. We drove for about twenty minutes. I didn’t see any tinted windows, what direction were we moving? When we arrived at the place, hairy came out of the mashima and headed towards the entrance a small building, approximately five floors. I hurriedly got out of the car, and approached the hairy one. Not yet entering building, Bill advised me to stay outside, I don't know why, but I followed advice from this gorilla-shaped man. The wait was excruciatingly long, I I started to worry, but then I came out hairy and nodded for me to go behind him. Walking into the building, my eyes a picture appeared, if I were an artist, I I would try to write exactly as saw her. It was completely destroyed - checkpoint. If here about a tank was driving, then I think he left leaving behind fewer victims and destruction. I saw about four in total security guards. Two of them were lyingacross roads, the third rested on the remains of of this point, the fourth one hung from, on- like a turnstile that miraculously survived. Looking at this whole picture, I'm blessed Lord God, that he didn’t go to security. Not- for some time I stood motionless and looked at what happened here. “Follow me,” Bill barked and pulled hand, bringing me out of my stupor. I'm the one An hour hurried after the hairy one. We walked along corridor, then went up to the third floor and walked through another labyrinth of corridors. It seemed that this one was burning, stomping forward I've been here more than once and knew where to go need to go. I didn't ask where from he knows this, but all this has ceased to exist for me I like it more and more. Finally we stopped at a large door. I already began to get the instrument, like Bill Ru- who opened this door? We went to quite a large hall. Apparently this there was someone's office. The bully pointed his finger in the corner. -Get to work. In the corner, elevated there stood a huge safe, shaking. I turned it on rick and examined it. What appeared the sight was indescribable. The first thing is What caught my eye was this huge code castle Not like in the famous "fort" Knox" with its gold reserves, but also in completely able to compete with him. This whole spectacle was reminiscent of an upside-down I have a submarine withhydraulic lu- com. “You have three hours,” thunder rang out. the voice of the hairy one. -You said that there was an ordinary safe here, - I looked at the hairy man in amazement. -I don’t know which safe you call nor- small. -A normal safe should be smaller this is about five times, but this, this is not normal little. You could have said this earlier. -And what would you do? I'd take the big one can opener -No, but I could prepare properly- curl. -Will you work or chat with “me,” the hairy one screamed. I think he’s already starting to lose patience, I got to work for an hour. Upon expiration at the end of two hours, the hairy one began to get nervous talk, walking back and forth, each time on the way back looking out the window. Well Things weren't going very well for me. When Another forty minutes passed, in complete silence the long-awaited click was heard and the door opened smoothly. I saw a huge a certain amount of gold bars. There are them here there were so many that two people could hardly were they able to drag it all away, even if one of them is hairy. I turned to Bill and the last thing I remember is the pain - your hairy hand is near my nose..... I woke up only when I got stuck miles hands behind the ears and handcuffed. Courtwas not long, I was found guilty of to all the articles, well, there were still truth rape and hostage taking, but the prosecutor explained this by saying that I didn’t have there was time for this. And I understood from this two things: 1st: never trust hair to satiated people, 2nd: I will not leave prison the last half a century. Coming to terms with this idea I allowed myself to be recounted and for- shove into a truck. A few miles away I spent on the floor. When do I need this? ate, I tried to get up from the floor of the truck ka, but a good-natured guard, with a blow from the sa- poga, laid me back, giving me I know that’s where I belong. Having driven to in this situation there are still a few miles left, I I finally got tired of it, jumped to my feet, I tried to explain to the convoy that they were in fundamentally wrong, and again with the help of clubs- they made me understand that they were right after all and further I drove in an unconscious state - yaniya. That was all I could do remember. My memories were interrupted by someone call, I didn’t know where this call came from got drunk, but I realized that this call from me, you need something. Waking up finally, I jumped out of bed and how should look around your chambers, this "room- that one had two doors. To my right there was a bed, a potbelly stove on the left. Simple yours above the bed decorated the window with read the lattice through whichpro- the rays of the sun beat. While I I started, I don’t know why, to examine how strong my grille is, suddenly I heard some noise behind the door that was beds. Deciding what to carefully inspect my home I can then, and moved along direction towards the door from behind which you can hear there was noise. Just at this time the call stopped ringing and I walked through the door, finding himself in a rather large room, compared to mine, I saw several bustling people, clearly not noticing my presence, or those who do not want me for- toss about. For some reason, in this room there was three beds and two inconspicuous lockers the far wall. These people, apparently, were my neighbors. Of course they weren't as "beautiful" as hairy, but and I wouldn’t send them to a beauty contest pitchfork Only I asked, exclusively politely, what part of the world am I in? I am like two of those present in voice, non-censored expressions, or that I should go to hell and then- similar, without waiting for my answer they came out through another shithole. Last the one who remained was more kind to me and explained that where I am is not the same my best place on the planet and come back I have very little chance of living from here, both for him and for all of them. With these With words, he turned and left behind the others. nym. When I looked at him moving away from the back of my headI could only understand one thing, that he was once blond, that's what I'm talking about was able to judge by the hair left by the non- go on the back of the head. Without hesitation, I went behind this "bald blond" and ended up on spacious yard. Immediately my eyes go away fell into the wall of the same barracks as the one from which I came. In the east, smoothly the sun was creeping out. Fresh, frosty, ut- The early wind hit me straight in the face. I went around his barracks and made sure that the second door, in my room, facing the courtyard. Half- the large yard was surrounded by mesh rum, and the other part of the yard was adjacent tall building. After looking around the entire yard, I realized that this is not a big prison at all - ma. There were only three iden- tichny barracks. And judging therefore, it is concluded- there were no more than twelve people here catcher, maybe less. Suddenly I heard another call and I saw him running somewhere - good people. And I decided that I should the place where they were all heading. According to horn there, for some reason they didn’t give me rest the words of this bald blond do not last long - Maying this, I quickened my pace. Going out to open area and seeing those gathered in one place of people, I hurried there. By- when I got closer, I saw a man in the sun Danish overcoat, continuously shouting at everyone. Seeing me, his face was somehow unfathomable. stood up poignantly, pointing at my side with his finger, he yelled something inappropriate - but separate, then pointed to the groundpe- next to himself and from him poured out another huge a long stream of incomprehensible phrases. Some I stood there for a while and frantically realized that the person wanted from me. Over time The meaning of these words began to dawn on me. U this man, it seemed to me, Italian accent. Of all the diversity the range of words and expressions uttered by this man, I realized that he was an assistant to prison warden named Brad, and to we shit called him Mr. Brad. Itsa. On the table le-
several sting
plates with ca-
some substance
inside. Bald
sat down next to
he became me
wait for the others.
At this time I
tried to
as it is
name, but he
I was immediately interrupted
He wasn't visible until II hope no one will replace me during this time. till. Unclenching my fist, I saw a small the key probably belonged to him to the security guard. Holding your hand tighter find, trying not to attractto myself attention, went to build. How As soon as I arrived at the place, the bell rang nok. It began to pull in from all sides people. In a couple of minutes, when everything is already got ready, Mr. Brad came up, a little he got ready and we went to dinner. But why- I didn’t tell him anything about the parcel. me never left the thought of escaping, especially after I remembered what food they give here. All my thoughts were occupied only underground passage. By mistake, upon entering the building, I nie, turned left instead of go straight. And I found myself in a small one room. On the table I noticed one key, a little like the one that was in my pocket. I'll take it I didn’t because I lost this key may notice. I just left there and headed towards the dining room when he came across looked at Brad coming out from there. -Sorry Mr. Brad, in formation I wanted to say good morning to you, but you “they ran away so quickly,” I said, trying draw out your smile as much as possible. -First of all, I never run, - Brad clarified, “and secondly, if you don’t hurry up, you'll be left without the whole day lunch. After listening to the good advice of Mr. Brad, I ran to the dining room. Everything is already They gathered and apparently were only waiting for me. Plopping down in my seat, I began to procedure for absorbing what they call they sell food. The others did the same operation. Afterlunch, going outside, I again I saw the guard carrying a small shoy box. Apparently this was another for a Red Cross package. After waiting there will be no one nearby, I will again l to the same room where you arrived carried parcels. Having carefully torn off the roof- ku, among all the nonsense, I found a small Shit nippers... This completely confused me to a dead end, or to someone in the Red Cross those", there was nothing to do, except I tore someone's escape plan. Well, most likely second- swarm. Having hidden the wire cutters, I ran out into the street. tsu and so that they wouldn’t find it on me, it was necessary hide everything in an underground passage. Having passed walking quickly all over the yard, I jumped into room and diving into the darkness, pushed it behind a potbelly stove. Immediately after this heavy footsteps rang out. At the same time time the bell rang. Intensify the steps again flowed and then died down outside the door. Having decided sit out until everyone goes for a walk - ku, I sat down on the floor. There was a smell of mold everywhere and a rustling sound was heard. Surely this is there were big rats. Tease yourself with a story, that these are small mice. I always test had a great dislike for everything creeping- alive and able to bite. Minutes have passed th, before I got out of my uk- I. While everyone was out for a walk, it was necessary enter the guard's living quarters and find something that shines. The area was quite deserted but...Flying like an arrow the distance to the door dining room, I went inside. After passing the lane first room, I found myself in the first room canteen. This time, turning Well, I pulled the door, but it didn’t open. las. Having tried with the key that I found, I didn't achieve any result. But here remembered another key, running for him, I hopefully inserted the key, turned several times in the castle. To my happiness The door opened. Left in front of the door key, and upon entering it, I found myself in a large room with sparse furnishings. There was nothing in this room to helped me get light. On the contrary there was another one on the false wall door, almost the same as the one through which That's where I entered. Walking through this door, I I saw another walk-through room. Yes and inconspicuous, like the previous one, with the exception of the radio standing on the table receiver Deciding that he was in trouble for me in fact, getting light won't help, I moved further through the rooms. Next This tunnel of rooms turned to the right. After going through a couple more rooms, I found myself "on crossroads." One of the doors led straight ahead, and another one turned right. To avoid getting lost in these rooms jungle, I turned right. And here on- Surely the gods took pity on the homemaker, about half-open cabinet, on the floor, lying small flashlight. While I was looking performanceflashlight, not at all Just in time, the bell rang. A little race lost, I grabbed a lantern and rushed into the first door you come across, as it should As expected, I ended up in the wrong place. But still luck smiled again. In the corner of the room lay a folded form. Quickly putting it on this robe, I ran to unravel this labyrinth of rooms and after a few minutes I was on the street. Trying not to attract pay attention to yourself, I have achieved my goal ka and went in there. Going down and pulling my cover behind me, I began take off the guard's clothes, and as always The bell rang completely off topic. Not turning on the flashlight, I took off my uniform and ran build. During the construction of us, or a whole stream of verbal dirt, well In general, everything went as usual, except what Brad didn't take into account was it seemed that he was preoccupied with something. I I really hoped that this had nothing to do with tions to parcels. After this rather tedious procedures, I returned to my barracks. You- putting in a decent amount of obscene expressions towards the one who made my ry, lay down to wait for darkness. I was told It seemed that time passed faster if I I was thinking how nice it would be to find this man-maker and make him lie down on my bed, at least for four hours, not to mention several days. Finally os- the motors are over and outside the windowa little no. After waiting a little longer, I re- climbed over the edge of the bed and climbed into side, already mine, of the underground passage. B I couldn't see a damn thing in the room, my head swollen and heavier, the eyelids became cast iron - raised and involuntarily lowered his eyes for. Crawling into my shelter and turning on the fo- nar, I have regained clarity of thinking. On lying on the floor, previously abandoned by me, cabbage soup The mine went forward, how far there was enough light, my small flashlight - ka. It was extremely difficult to move around here. convenient. Surely the hand-creator of this tone is Lya was not a big man at all ta and "gaboritov". Trying to change the month there head and legs in order to it was more convenient to move around the tunnel, I, in the semi-darkness, on the wall, I saw a barely noticeable new letters. Pointing the flashlight at the wall, I I was convinced that they were written in Bol- smash a stone inserted into the wall. Taking off moss that has grown on this stone over many years no, I was able to see the text that quite well preserved. "October 3, 1947. Prisoner Palmer number 0281. Pawned this stone is in this underground passage. Name- I said it, "THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS." In my opinion According to calculations, this passage should exit from the north no side of the prison. Further north, in two days' journey, there will be sea. Following along coast, to the northeast, about three days, you can go out insmall town, where you can hide for a couple of years. May 24, 1948. I'm stopping Jay work on the road, due to the fact that the forces they are leaving me and my days are numbered. Today I plunged into happiness for the last time...... August 17, 1974. Jailed Raul Toppehc number 1342. Discovered lived THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS and continued to work. December 21, 1974. I'm a little made a mistake in the calculations and the tunnel reached the ter- area for walking. September 12, 1996. Prisoner John Farben number 1597. Decided to pro- lay the ROAD further." This is where the letters ended. Rya- there was a small depression with the stone. with great disgust, I stuck it there hand and felt something hard, sharply pulled his hand away. Lying in the palm of my hand small stone. Very similar to a knife. Surely it was he who made the inscriptions si. Since there was a lot left in stone places, I decided to follow the example of my predecessors. But due to the fact that I didn't have a calendar, and I didn't have a TV I haven’t watched it for a long time, I don’t know what it is now number. And I had to write approximate specifically. "January 10, 1996. Prisoner Peter Cartwright at number 1718. Complete I accidentally discovered the tunnel. And on- I am on the path to HAPPINESS, TO FREEDOM..." Having finished writing, I put the tool downcop back and moved towards the intended target whether. It was terribly inconvenient to move, then... Nel turned and wriggled all the time. I stopped only when my head rested against something hard and This caused me terrible pain. you were spinning more and more. From me or a sense of reality. Now I it would be difficult to answer how much I have on the hand of fingers. When I woke up, I spent a few minutes sitting on the floor. They got into my sick head left memories of a difficult childhood. No, you can really get going this way. When I finally came to my senses, I was stunned Lelo shaking my head, I tried to understand how much time has passed? Judging by, almost dead batteries in the flashlight, it took a while lo hours. Quickly turning off the flashlight, complete darkness, crawled back. Stumbling- a couple more ledges, I'm fine but I got to the entrance and climbed out, leaving a flashlight there in advance. Almost the entire sky was charred black you, and only the east was painted dark red with a burning flame, as if the whole world was advancing - today was burned in sacrificial fire, bred in a gigantic hearth - there, at horizon. A light rose from the north fog. It was blowing from somewhere in the north to me is fresh, coldish, but in its own way pleasant sea breeze. Just in time this moment I wanted to be likemaybe but further from here. For example, on warm shore with two beautiful blondes, somewhere around Hawaii. Under the caressing the sun of Jamaica, between two girls, necessarily blondes, or let's say somewhere...... My thoughts were cut short and scattered to shreds - It's a pervasive nasty call. Otb- pushing these thoughts away, I trudged on construction. Everything was as usual, no matter hiding the fact that everything passed somehow quickly ro. It seemed to me that Brad was somewhere is in a hurry. As usual, before both I had some time at home and I decided to take a walk. Passing by numerous I noticed identical doors on one of there is a small inscription on them that says It was said that it was a workshop. On- there was probably something there, something... could clear the way for me underground passage. But in response to my efforts to eat her, she did not give in. The bell rang. I have already started to get used to get to it. On the way I stopped at "mail", there was another parcel, but there was nothing needed in it except money, but I didn’t really need it either, It occurred to me that that key was I found it and then left it alone the room was from the workshop. pick him up it was necessary after lunch, since now in There were a lot of people crowding the passage. A few seconds later I found myself in my her dining room.He was already sitting on the bench the most bald blond and stared all the time at me. -Why are you looking at me like that? soldier for a louse! - I asked him how maybe echidney. -I just wanted to ask where you were on a walk. Show me- I missed that you weren't there. -And the security knows about this, - slowly I said. -I don’t think so, but where have you been? I was about to start making excuses, but At the rescue, security came in and we accepted feasted on food. During the entire time of this execution my neighbor threw questions at me views. When, at the end of the meal, I zy took off and ran to the exit, his face began to express even more misunderstanding. Flying into the passage and convincing believing that there was no one outside the door, he entered small room. Fortunately, the key is stung in the same place where I did it earlier left. Having decided that I need to get there to the workshop as early as possible while there there is no one, I walked very quickly, but trying to keep my gait from being I go jogging. I walked for about a minute all this distance. And here I am again Fortune smiled. Key with amazing easily opened the lock that was preventing entry newness to be introduced. When I went inside, I found himself in a small corridor into which There were two more doors. Firstno way gave in. While I was torturing her, my gaze got to the second one, and it turned out to be a little is open. Leaving her alone, I entered second. This was the workshop. Ins- there weren't very many vehicles here, but the main thing is that there was nothing here to could I dig a blockage in the underground progress. Taking with you several tools Comrade I went to the first door. A little After fiddling with the door lock, I still opened it. It turned out to be under- with a dog. Among all the rubbish lay a large sapper's shovel. Even though she was relatively small, it was easy to carry quite difficult. But still I'm for- shoved her under her clothes. It worked out of course not very good, if not very good not good. I looked somehow unnatural but... What gave away most of all was the angularity in shoulders. But hoping that I was ma- who will watch So, I moved towards my barracks. I could only catch my breath when I was in your room. and finally took out the shovel - ku, which is already quite boring to me. Only Now I was able, with particular cruelty, with a spatula, hammer the one I hate so much d, sticking out of my bed, and more stood for several minutes looking like an excellent student just a broken window. Finally I came to my senses and looked away from him, along the wall of a beautiful view, crawled into dungeon. The flashlight is alreadygot hooked and used you had to call him only when necessary bridges. Taking a lantern in one hand, in the other spatula, moved along the aisle, occasionally including the "star" so as not to crash head into some ledge. Finally, Having reached the rubble, I carefully examined him. What I saw there was completely blown away me out of a rut." In front of me lay a man century, more like half of it. The rest was under the rubble. Apparently this happened not so long ago. In appearance he was still nothing, but the dukhan was already walking. Surely it was the one who was previously called John. Carefully Having dug it out, I dragged it to the nearest branching, and looking at it for the last time once, I noticed the number on the chest, 1597. This is in no doubt he was the last one before me went to the dungeon. I don't know how much spent time digging up the rubble, but I knew for sure that I was damn tired. When I finished with the rubble, tried to strengthen drink the walls and ceiling and moved on. As I progressed, the flashlight illuminated conquered ever smaller territory. And finally I saw what I had long dreamed of. Move expanded a little. And just at this moment cop my flashlight went out. Out of frustration I threw it against the wall, and looking in front, I stopped wishing for the flashlight. It was ve- a magnificent spectacle. From above, as if once cutting through the darkness of the dungeon, the suns descended light rays, remaining on the floor, are small dark spots. Having walked to this place, I was...carefully looked into one of the cracks. me I was immediately blinded by daylight. Eyes got terribly sick and needed some time to get used to it. When was it everything is fine, I moved away the crust of the earth, blocking the move, and crawled out. Feels- your joy turned to annoyance when I saw that I was still on the territory prisons. After a few seconds you will see soldiers running towards me. I'm os- carefully pushed the passage with his foot, hoping that they didn't notice my mysterious appearance. The last thing I remember was... ly words of one of them, “why didn’t you call haven't heard or call again" at this point the phrase broke off and I plunged into darkness... The air around me was cold and co- hatch. Somewhere in the distance one could hear uniform steps. Opening my eyes, I looked at the window, which was to my right. Came night. Through the black, smoky clouds there is no way The light was beating, not a single star. These steps smoothly spread throughout the room and ended in my head, causing thereby unbearable pain. I tried stand up, but in response to this in my hands some kind of iron got stuck. Just now it became clear that I was on a chair, to Moreover, they are fastened with some kind of handcuffs, nicknames, in a punishment cell. As I warned Brad this place wasn't the nicest in meh. This was createdimpression, someone turned on the refrigerator and set it open. I was haunted by the thought did they see my appearance and didn’t find me? whether they move, but discarding these thoughts, mouth swarming so that there was no pressure, I I tried to sleep. The sound woke me up opening door. Stumbled into the room Brad. -Well, goat, consider yourself lucky- “lo,” he said with some unnatural smile. Without saying a word, I stood up and walked with a staggering gait, he walked towards the exit. On Everyone has already gathered on the street. By joining to them, I had to listen to everything what the bald man said earlier. After which everything began to scatter around the barracks, for sure They'll pick us up early in the morning. Already out of habit, I went to the room where they had there was mail and to my surprise on the floor There was another, untouched parcel. After tinkering a little with the parcel, I discovered I was swinging a compass there, grabbing this find, street to your barracks. After waiting until child inspection and darkness comes, after ran into the underground passage. I have a flashlight was no longer there and had to act by touch First, moving to the exit to the tritorium of our enclosure with nippers and food, crawled for the compass. Finally bringing it to the very place where I left the rest items. Carefully pulled back the cover It was time to come and got out. At the same time onI was almost hit by a spotlight it passed within a few centimeters. Taking with me all the things I moved, Iturned to go-
move on, in my eye
hit by a ray of light, out-
coming from somewhere on the ground
under the tower. Use-
taking a moment while
no one sees me, I
throwing himself to the ground under
oh, I picked it up -
this item, which-
ry sparkled in the sun,
returned to the original position-
position. It seemed to pass
no more than three seconds,
ran to the fence. Aboveno matter how it smells, they are deeply mistaken. Exactly the smell that I can smell right now... wove, and was the smell of freedom. One more time After checking the compass, I ran. Around it was quite cold, but it warmed me the thought that one hairy one should I have a lot of money... to be continued...they had to tinker -
Xia. When did it bite through
small hole, grab-
til a bag of food and
compass and moved to
the other side.
A non-
was blowing in my face big frosty wind-
rock How do I show-
elk, he informed me
pressed against the fence. Above
had to tinker -
Xia. When did it bite through
small hole, grab-
til a bag of food and
compass and moved to
the other side.
A non-
was blowing in my face big frosty wind-
rock How do I show-
elk, he informed me
smells of the sea and smell
freedom. If people do-
They claim that freedom is neither
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