If he had been alone, Blade would have climbed the nearest large tree.
Blade threw off the blankets and climbed out of the bed.
Every hour or so Blade climbed a tree to check direction.
Blade climbed another tree and once more checked their rear.
Instead, Blade climbed halfway down the bluff, then slipped into the water.
Blade climbed endless stairs to the very top of the Palace.
Several places where Blade had climbed down were completely impassable going the other way.
Before Blade could climb into the boat, he saw lights appearing ahead.
When the two visitors went downstairs, Blade turned the other way and climbed onto the roof of the keep.
Blade slowly climbed the stairs until he stood on the top level next to the throne.