trap on school house? the legend of sleepy hollow author washington irving?

Camille M

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in the legend of sleepy hollow, its says "it was most ingeniously secured at vacant hours by a withe twisted in the handle of the door, and stakes set against the window-shutters; so that, though a thief might get in with perfect ease, he would find some embarrassment in getting out:" what does this mean?? clear description please!!!!
 
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