There had been no chance for a trial
flight, and it all depended on whether or not Mr. Roumann had
correctly estimated the powers of his motors.
He was sure he was right, and, from calculations made, Professor
Henderson was also positive. But it yet remained to prove this.
"Well, we may as well get in," said Mr. Roumann at length.
"Everything is done that can be done. The next thing is to start
the motors, and--then we'll see what happens."
It was a nervous moment. Once they were in, side the great
projectile, sealed up, would they ever be able to emerge again?
It was a momentous question.
"Well, here goes!" exclaimed Jack with a jerky laugh as he
stepped into the Annihilator.
"I'm with You," added Mark as he followed his chum.
"Come on, Washington!" cried Jack from within.
"Wait till I take one mo' look at terra cotta!" said the colored
man.
"You mean terra firma, I guess," spoke the professor.
"Yes, sah. Dat's hit. Terra flirma--de earth. I wants t' bid
it good-by."
Andy Sudds, still carrying his gun, went in next. Then followed
Amos Henderson, and finally the German scientist.
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