He went out of sight like a flash.
But a tremendous uproar was heard in the building, and the pounding and thumping of heavy bodies was heard.
Pomp’s cries for help were agonizing.
For a few moments our adventurers were so overcome with horror that they hardly knew how to act or what to say.
“My God!” cried Frank Reade, Jr., “Pomp is being killed. Why do we stand here inactive? We must save him!”
“Right!” cried Tony Buckden. “Come on, friends! Lively, now!”
No second bidding was needed.
Into the building they rushed.
Some long stairs were encountered. Up these they sprung.
This brought them to a landing above, and into a large chamber.