The height, he reminded us, was greater than the tallest ship's mast, the rope entirely free; and he as good as defied the boldest and strongest to succeed.

We were relieved from this dead-lock by our sergeant-major of dragoons.
'Comrades,' said he, 'I believe I rank you all; and for that reason, if you really wish it, I will be the first myself.

At the same time, you are to consider what the chances are that I may prove to be the last, as well.

I am no longer young--I was sixty near a month ago.

Since I have been a prisoner, I have made for myself a little _bedaine_.