Take off your sacque and wrap it around your head and shoulders.' "She took off her sacque at this.

It was a loose robe of merino or alpaca, or something of that sort, and very well suited for what I wanted.

I wrapped it round her so as to protect her face, head, and shoulders; and taking off my coat I did the same.
"'Now,' said I, 'hold your breath as well as you can.

You may keep your eyes shut.

Give me your hand--I'll lead you.' "Taking her hand I led her forward at a rapid pace.