150 INCIDENTS OF TRAVEL. 



rock, as shown in the engraving, entering by which, 

 we soon came to an abrupt descent, down which was 

 another long and trying ladder. It was laid against 

 the broken face of the rock, not so steep as the first, 

 but in a much more rickety condition ; the rounds 

 were loose, and the upper ones gave way on the 

 first attempt to descend. The cave was damp, and 

 tlie rock and the ladder were wet and slippery. At 

 this place the rest of our attendants left us, the min- 

 istro being the last deserter. It was evident that 



