He pointed to the slot in the frame of the cage door where the stubby brass bolt was supposed to fit when engaged.

Then he found it: a brass bolt sunk perfectly in the wood at the back of the central shelf, on the left.

Neville strode to the door and threw the brass bolts.

It was held shut by a small brass bolt that slid aside easily.

The tiles and the brass bolts used to secure them have survived with little damage.

Neville drew the brass bolts and flung the door open to sniff the morning air.

Paused there, thinking of Anna and all the brass bolts and chains that had adorned the little house in Maine.

He slammed the door of the study and pressed a brass bolt that was set above the big doorknob.