A Gentleman from Gascony: A Romance of the Huguenots — page 138: what you’re looking at

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i134 A GENTLEMAN FROM GASCONY. A light was burning in a window on the second floor, The wall was covered with ivy. Instantly his plan was formed. He would attempt to reach the window and throw himself upon the mercy of the occupant or occupants of the room. At this juncture, to think was to act. Grasping the ivy, and clinging with hands and feet, he clambered up and succeeded in reaching the balcony. Had he been discovered? To this question time alone, and a short time at that, could give the answer.. GComicbooks €o == mn)