"The trap——"
"Don't touch the trap."
"But the water——"
"The lightning has played the old Harry with our engine. Everything is charged with electricity. He tried to close the trap, and look at him."
Oscar pointed to Andy and the man gave a start of horror. Then he stared at the body of Dross.
"Is he dead, too?"
"I trust not, but I am by no means sure, Gilson."
"But what shall we do, captain? I reckon all of the others are either stunned or dead."
"The lookout, what of him?" demanded Oscar, quickly.
"On the floor in a heap."