To Frank’s gratification and the surprise of Barney and Pomp, a broad paved roadway was discovered.
Flat slabs of stone composed the roadway. This was much overgrown with weeds and brush, but did not materially impede the progress of the Steam Man.
Beneath mighty overhanging trees the roadway extended for half a mile.
Then it suddenly brought the explorers out upon a wonderful scene.
Cries of surprise and admiration escaped the lips of Barney and Pomp.
“Golly, Marse Frank, yo’ was right aftah all.”
“Bejabers, that’s so.”
Frank was intently engaged in studying the scene spread before him.
He saw a strange looking building of whitest marble and mighty dimensions before him.
About the building were acres of paved courts and walls, with open gateways and overgrown with all manner of vines and vari-colored vegetation.