"Can you hold him?" cried Mark.
"Not very well," panted Jack, as his grip of the man's arms was
broken and he was flung across the room.
"Help! Help!" suddenly cried Mark. "The crazy machinist is
here!"
Washington and Andy, in the living-room, heard the yells of the
boys. They rushed to the scene, and, taking in the situation at
a glance, flung themselves upon the unfortunate man, aiding the
boys in holding him.
Even their strength was not sufficient, and it was not until Mr.
Roumann, leaving Professor Henderson in charge of the pilot
house, had come up, that they were able to secure the maniac.
He was quickly bound with ropes, and placed in the storeroom as a
prisoner, while the German turned his whole attention to the
motor, a part of which had been broken. Once more the Annihilator
had ceased to advance, and was falling through space.
"Can you fix it?" anxiously asked Jack, who was panting from the
terrible struggle.
"Yes," replied Mr. Roumann. "Fortunately he did not smash a
vital part. I will soon have it running again."
In less than half an hour the motor was repaired, and was
speeding the projectile on its way.
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