When you have reached it, I will pass you the longer rope and the crowbar.

Do not miss them.

If we find ourselves without them, on that narrow ledge of rock, we shall either be compelled to deliver ourselves up, or throw ourselves down the precipice.

I shall not be long in joining you.

Are you ready ?" M.d'Escorval lifted his arms, the rope was fastened securely about him, and he crawled through the window.
From there the height seemed immense.