A spring had burst into life in that moment!
It was wonderful!
“That is only one of many,” declared Randall. “You shall see.”
Deep in the center of the Polar valley was a lake.
It was true that this was steadily rising above its banks. All this was prima facie evidence.
Astonished, Frank watched the phenomenon.
Then he turned and swept a glance up at the mountain wall.
“It seems to me that our position, then, is one of peril.” he said. “What is to save us if the valley fills as you aver? We would be drowned like rats in a trap.”
CHAPTER IX.
ON AN ISLAND.
“You are right,” agreed Randall, “and it will not do to tempt fate.”