| The ropedancer had recovered consciousness, and the kind prelate's presence was a solace to her. |
| Why had they called her, the ropedancer, back to a life which henceforward could offer her nothing save want and cruel suffering? |
| The ropedancer had gathered them for the sick woman, and certainly had not stopped at that one act of theft. |
| Never had he beheld any ropedancer display so much grace, strength, and daring. |
| The ropedancer, Kuni, really had been with the sick mother and her babes, and had toiled for them with the utmost diligence. |
