The staircase is on the right of the door, and leads into the choir.

Go!" Without hesitation Beatrice led her out into the impenetrable gloom, with swift, noiseless footsteps in the direction commanded, never wavering nor hesitating whether to turn to the right or the left, but walking as confidently as though in broad daylight.

Unorna counted the turnings and knew that there was no mistake.

Beatrice was leading her unerringly towards the staircase.

They reached it, and began to descend the winding steps.