Van glanced back for an instant, and saw the form of Doc Clancy dangling in the air.
The career of the villain who had been chased to the heart of the Dark Continent was ended.
A sigh of relief escaped the lips of our hero.
"Now, if it is possible for us to get back home again, and take father along with us, I will consider my journey to Central Africa the most important event of my whole life," he thought.
As his father was compelled to use a crutch on account of his missing leg, the walk to their headquarters was a slow one.
On the way Van met Metha Arundel, who invited him to call again that evening.
He promised to do so, and a joyous look came into the beautiful girl's eyes.
As soon as the house of the president was reached our hero's father called him in his private office.
"My son," said he, "there is going to be trouble in this hitherto peaceful city before many hours."