Pomp imagined that the whale intended to eat him up.
But such was not the case.
Indeed it was doubtful if the monster even saw the darky.
But this did not lessen the danger, however.
The whale came straight for Pomp.
The darky fell flat upon his face in the hopes of dodging the monster.
In this he was successful.
The whale passed over him and made straight at the Explorer.
He struck the submarine boat full force, and the shock was tremendous.
Pomp had tried to regain his feet, but was knocked down again.