In a few moments, the blaze was burning high, and our bodies had ceased shivering.

Fantastically the firelight revealed the knobs and crevices, the ledges and the arching walls.

Their shadows leaped, following the flames, receding and advancing like playful beasts.

Far above us was a single tiny opening through which the smoke was sucked as through a chimney.

The glow ruddied the men's features.