The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner

Author:Alan Garner
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
Tags: Young Adult, Childrens, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Classics
ISBN: 9780152056360
Publisher: Harcourt
Published: 2006-09-30T14:00:00+00:00

"There are handholds," said Fenodyree. "Give me your light, so that you may see, and have both hands free when you come."

It looked so easy as they watched him go crab-wise across the wall. He moved smoothly and surely, and in a matter of seconds he was there.

"Susan now, please. If your fingers have need of rest, half-way you will find an iron spike to grip: it is firm. I shall light you."

It was easier than Susan expected. apart from the fact that the lamp could not light hands and feet at the same time, which was occasionally unsettling. Also, she would never have imagined how comforting an iron spike could be, When her hand closed round it, it was as though she had reached an island in a busy street. Susan was loth to leave that spike. She stretched out for the next hold. found it, and was transferring her weight. when something smashed into the wall close by her head, and splinters of rock seared her cheek. She was caught in mid-stride, and for two dreadful seconds she hung by one hand from the spike. The lamp's beam never faltered. and Fenodyree's calm voice checked her panic.

"A foot to the right, Susan. More; more. There. Now draw up your feet; another inch, good. You are safe. Come slowly; do not be afraid.

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