She was immediately sighted.

A few heads showed themselves at the doors of the cars.

Then numerous passengers crowded the gangways.
Some did not hesitate to climb on the roof to get a better view of the flying machine.

Cheers came floating up through the air; but no Robur appeared in answer to them.
The "Albatross" continued her descent, slowing her suspensory screws and moderating her speed so as not to leave the train behind.

She flew about it like an enormous beetle or a gigantic bird of prey.