Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad Chapter 21 - The Pit

In which a tense luncheon reveals the fearful respect commanded by the fierce old Duchessa and the determined efforts of her son and companions to secure a ransom, while the spirited little Tato navigates the tangled loyalties of the household. The scene climaxes in a dramatic chase along a perilous cliff path, where quick action averts disaster and reveals the true measure of courage and devotion in a moment of crisis.