This vestibule was also directly at the foot of the wooden staircase leading to the next floor, and was scarcely six feet in width.

[2] "Upon its left side, as one approached the stairway, was an obscure arch, sunk deep in the wall, and completely in the shadow of the door.

Behind this arch a portal opened to the narrow lane at the side of the house.

The stairs themselves were completely lighted by a large window, half-way up the flight.

The Prince came from the dining-room, and began leisurely to ascend.