CHAPTER XLIV Looking at Mont Blanc--Telescopic Effect--A Proposed

Trip--Determination and Courage--The Cost all counted----Ascent of Mont Blanc by Telescope--Safe and Rapid Return--Diplomas Asked for and Refused--Disaster of 1866--The Brave Brothers--Wonderful Endurance and Pluck--Love Making on Mont Blanc--First Ascent of a Woman--Sensible Attire