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.”