Comprehension Passage- In The Dark Tower (Taken from 'Kidnapped' by R.L.Stevenson)
IN THE DARK TOWER (Adapted from KIDNAPPED by R.L. Stevenson) “Bring me the chest that’s at the top of the stairs,” he said. “Can I have a light, Sir?” said I. “No,” said he, very cunningly. “ There will be no lights in my house.” Out I went into the night. It had become darker than ever. I was glad to feel along the wall till I came to the door at the far end of the unfinished wing. I opened the door and stepped into the tower. It was so dark inside, it seemed I could hardly breathe. I began to feel my way in the dark. The steps were steep and narrow, but regular and solid. I kept close to the tower side and felt my way in the pitch darkness with a beating heart. The house of Shaws stood full five storeys high. As I advanced, it seemed to me the stair grew airier. A sudden streak of lightning showed me that the steps were of unequal length. I got down on my hands and knees. As slowly as a snail, feeling every inch before me, and testing every stone, I continued ...