“I hope so. Why not?”
“Because—— Hello! we are in the dark again.”
CHAPTER XVI.
BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION.
As the crater was left behind, the water became more turbid, and flowed faster, carrying along with it the boat and its three adventurous occupants.
“Max!”
The voice sounded almost sepulchral in the darkness.
“Yes, Ibrahim.”
“Isn’t this horrible?”
“It is, but we are gaining knowledge.”
“I know enough of the fearful——”