“Well, we were in the great cave, which so nearly cost us our lives.”
“Where did you come out of this wonderful place?” asked Enola, “I have not heard that yet; and here you have been back nearly twenty minutes.”
“Why, we came out in the ice cave,” said Harry.
“The ice cave,” exclaimed Enola, “and is this then a part of the great cavern?”
“All the same,” said Harry; “or no, not the same, but connected by a tunnel. But if we don’t reach the villa shortly, Mr. Bruce will have little to tell.”
They had now reached the grounds surrounding the villa, and after a short walk through these, they mounted the terrace, and taking seats, Mr. Bruce told the strange story.
CHAPTER XXXV.
A BLACK SURPRISE.
The party rose early the morning following the story of Mr. Bruce. All were happy now that they were together again and all were eager to take up the journey.
“What do you think about starting to-day?” said Mr. Bruce.
“I am perfectly willing, if the others are,” answered Onrai.