As they entered the temple they saw that it was a high arched structure with evidences of having once been a building of great beauty.
There was not a snake to be seen.
“Upon my word,” ejaculated Tony, “this has every appearance of being the building described by Metlo.”
“It very likely is,” said Frank. “I have no doubt of it.”
“But he described it as being literally alive with anacondas.”
“It may have been, and they may have lately deserted the place.”
“It looks like it.”
“Of course.”
“Then we are in great luck.”
“Yes.”