Arlen stared in speechless horror and amazement.
"And that isn't all. I'm going to use Arlen's bones for a creature more human than Gheal. Perhaps, McFerson, your bones may be used for something greater still. I will make other men, and women, from silver wire and protoplasm, and create a race of Venusians that will bring life to this planet. Think of a planet that has evolution beginning with man and ending with something greater than man has ever dreamed. And I, McFerson, will be the god of this race!"
McFerson tried to rise, but Gheal rose with a low throated growl, and the spaceman sank back on the ground.
Renzu had finished moulding the protoplasm over the silver bones. With the help of one of the Venusians he lifted the still form into the air and placed it carefully inside the stone behind McFerson.
The stone had been hollowed to form a rock sarcophagus.
Arlen saw in the firelight that electric wires ran from a small battery beside the box.
Renzu touched the switch.
There was a flash of blinding light and sparks flew over the box. Then Renzu turned off the current and opened the sarcophagus. He worked rapidly with his hands and then stepped back, holding his cane before him.
From the box emerged another Venusian. A replica of Gheal's three-toed companions.