How is Mary able to get rid of the evidence(the murder weapon)? What is ironic (unexpected) about the manner in which she disposes of the weapon?

in this text, paine use the word “ye” several times in order to  capture  the  attention of the colonists who   haven't understand the   importance and urgency of his cause. the word "ye" that is the plural of   "thou" is used to call the colonists attention and make the fight for the cause.

is it "means of nourishment"

from the count of monte cristo there are two synonyms of the word “grotto”. these words are chamber and cavern.