Frank questioned the mate at some length further, and having thanked him for his information, he saw that a large number of boats were approaching.
The crews were curious about the strange airship.
Foreseeing that he would be pestered by them, Frank went into the pilot-house and raised the engine 500 feet.
She then sped away.
“We know where the villain has gone, at any rate,” said Frank, grimly. “By to-morrow we will reach the Dead Sea in Palestine, and meet the beggar in the Holy Land.”
“He probably imagines he has escaped us now,” said the detective, “although he must know that we mean to dog him if we have to go all around the world to catch him.”
Barney and Pomp turned in.
The engine glided smoothly along, and reaching the land she headed for the Jordan River.
By daybreak she reached Jerusalem.
Hovering over the ancient city she excited the wonder of the entire population who rushed from the houses.