In a very short time they had the electrical engines working all right.
Then Barney said:
“Now, sir, it’s all roight we are for the ascint.”
“Good!” cried Vane, eagerly. “I will take a dozen men on board and send the others overboard.”
“No, sir,” replied Barney, emphatically. “Yez can’t do that!”
“Why?”
“The air-ship will only carry up six people, sor. That is all.”
“Six!” said Vane, sharply.
Then he went to his men and conferred with them.
They rode away finally, all but two. These accompanied Vane on board the air-ship.