Poe's Short Stories
what was the painted figure that he saw above him of? What else did he see above him?
was it a picture or whaat?
was it a picture or whaat?
Which story or poem?
Can you be more specific which story you are referring to?
It's the story of The Pit And The Pendulum
A picture of Father Time has been drawn on the ceiling. He sees a pendulum being lowered onto him.