A light was burning in the chamber of Inez; the curtain was down, but the casement was left open, as the night was warm.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Suddenly an intense and brilliant glare shone through the casement, followed by a loud report, and then a fierce and ruddy glow.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
The curtain was further drawn, and he had a glance of the same lovely face he had seen the evening before; it was but a mere glance-the curtain again fell, and the casement closed.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving