Through the arches of the temple he saw the court-yard beyond.
Through this, three huge tigers were coming at full speed.
There was not a moment to lose.
In their exposed position Frank had no hopes of overcoming three such savage brutes.
Accordingly the safest method to pursue was to fly to the Steam Man.
Without further hesitation and with one impulse, Frank and Pomp started.
They sped through the court like a flash. One of the tigers let out a tremendous savage roar.
All of the savage beasts were in hot pursuit of the two men.
Fortunately they had not far to go. Frank reached the wagon first and sprang in.
Pomp followed, and they had just time to shut the door in the cage, when the foremost of the tigers came bounding against it.