“I am sure it is far too dangerous – ”
At the same time he was weakening.
It was not a long climb and he realised that it was the one and only way they could escape from the pirates.
Celina pulled on his arm.
“Come away, my Lord, just in case anyone sees us looking out and guesses what we are planning to do.”
“I have not agreed to your wild scheme yet, Celina, and it scares me to even think of you taking such a risk.”
“I do promise you I am a very good climber. That is why I want to visit the Himalayas.”
“If you fall trying to climb this tower, there will be no question of you going anywhere!”
“I know that, but I am not afraid. Not half as afraid as I was of you!”
The Marquis smiled at her.
“Well, I am so glad that you realise I am not such a monster as that pirate!”
“He is a
