It looks a great height, but I have no doubt that it is quite safe.

The Signor Marchese was very particular in seeing to it himself.

See, I will go up first to give you courage." And so saying, the old man with a slow but firm step began to ascend the ladder of the scaffolding.

And when he had reached the platform at the top, Paolina, more used to such climbing than he, and who in truth had felt no alarm whatever, followed him with a lighter step.
"Yes, this will do nicely, Padre mio!" she said, when she had reached the top; "it is placed just where it should be, and this large window gives just all the light I want.

It is a much better light than I had to work by in San Vitale." "I never was in San Vitale," replied the monk.