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As he was unbolting the trap, Walter ran into a bedroom and seized an armful of blankets, then ran up the ladder to the trapdoor, and stepped out on to the roof.

From Orange and Green A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

He was unbolting the door, when his sister's voice was heard on the outside conjuring him to come forth.

From Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale by Brown, Charles Brockden

Madge arose from the bed and began groping her way toward Dorothy, who was unbolting the door.

From Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall by Major, Charles