It was but a dip, however, such as a skilful diver takes from a height into shallow water, for the plane made an upward curve, and in a few seconds was skimming upwards towards the Flagstaff.

Despite the wind, it arrived there in an incredibly short time.

Immediately after his flight another aero, a big one this time, glided to the platform.

To this immediately stepped a body of ten tall, fine-looking young men.

The driver pulled his levers, and the plane glided out on the track of the King.