Here he made descent.
The airship rested upon the ground, and the travelers were all glad enough to get out and stretch their legs after the long journey in air.
But first the Dart was securely anchored to make sure that she did not go off of a sudden and leave them.
Then Barney and Pomp brought out their elephant rifles.
“Now for sport!” cried Frank. “I presume though, professor, you would prefer to do something else.”
“I will remain near the airship and amuse myself,” replied the scientist. “Yonder is a rare species of butterfly I want.”
Leaving him to pursue the winged beauty, Frank, with Barney and Pomp, set out upon their hunt.
In a very short time they were deep in the forest and having rare sport.
Game was almost too plentiful.
The abundance of pheasants and hares almost took the edge off of the sport. The trio were soon loaded down.