stop down

I would far sooner stop down here with your father, and only go away with him when he can get off.

I'll stop down the harpoon so you can't drive it more than an inch beyond the hide, and the 'gator will never know he's hurt.

Then without uncovering the head proceed to slowly stop down until you can only just see the image all over the plate.

I shall stop down here a day or two more and do another sketch after you have gone.

I added: "And as I go out, I'll stop down-stairs and have some one come up and stay with you."