Who surveyed the landscape to determine the best path?
Weston
What was good about the slope he saw?
it was uniform
Anything else?
the pines were thinner
Is that it?
there was less undergrowth than usual
Could he see beyond the edge?
no
What appeared to be between the edge and the wall of rock and snow?
a plateau
What did Weston remark to Kinnaird after surveying the land?
"I think one could get up so far without very much trouble, sir,"
Did Kinnaird agree?
yes
What did he say about his daughter?
she is a good mountaineer
and Miss Stirling?
she is anxious to make the ascent
Where did Kinnaird say they had prior experience?
Switzerland
Anywhere else?
yes
Where?
the hills among the English lakes
How many days did the group spend near the lake?
another day or two
Where was Kinnaird sitting?
the hot, white shingle
What was it next to?
water's edge
What was he holding in his hand?
pair of glasses
Who did he send for?
Weston
Who else was sitting nearby?
Miss Kinnaird
Who else?
Ida Stirling