Pomp needed no second bidding.
The air-ship had floated over one of the peaks just in time to bring the whole thrilling scene to view.
It was at the very critical moment when Frank was stood up before the file of brigands to be shot.
The words of command were upon Red Muriel’s lips, when suddenly the air-ship burst into view.
Its appearance was first noted by one of the brigands who chanced to be looking up.
Muriel for a moment forgot himself, and stood looking at the air-ship in a speechless manner.
Then down from the air-ship’s deck there came hurtling a small black object.
It struck the earth directly in the center of the brigand encampment.
There was a terrific explosion.
Earth and debris were flung into the air to a great height, and fully a dozen of the brigands were killed.