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