She led us through the tunnels for some time, until at length we reached a small door in the rock.

The mind is conscious of its own activity even if the person is not. It is constantly active and traces of its activity will most likely remain stored, even if people who dream or somnambulize are not aware of it when fully awake.

Captain Gwatkin, of the brig Scout, had a narrow escape on the 28th ult. In attempting to step from the wharf on board his vessel, he missed his footing and fell into the river. The Courier. Hobart, Tasmania. 7 June 1845. http://newspapers.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/2948335

a dead beat