what kind of leader was Hyslop?
good
what made him a good leader?
He was cool and cautious
who was following him?
a girl
who else?
Vernon
who was further behind them?
Lister and Barbara
what happened when they reached the spot?
Hyslop stopped and told Vernon what to do
what did Lister do?
watched
what did he do after all the others were gone?
he seized the knob
what was the group following?
a ledge
was it crossing something?
yes
how did they go around the corner?
one must seize a knob and then step lightly on a stone
what was obvious they needed to do to do this?
a firm hold
what was Lister used to?
tall skeleton trestles
what did Lister fear happened when he moved?
He thought the stone he stood on moved
what did he do to the stone?
gave it a push.
did it move?
yes
did anyone hear it fall?
yes
Did anyone check on Lister?
yes
what did they say?
Are you all right? Can you get round?
what happened when the rock fell?
it smashed upon the rocks below
What did Hyslop always do before a climb?
make sure he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
was the edge safe?
yes