4/169 And what are those fearful forms that feed the flames? The whole city is swallowed up by an earthquake. It sinks to the bottomless pit--down--down!" "No more of this," cried the leader, impatiently. "Come along." And, followed by the others, he rushed to the gates, and locking them after him, flung the key away. Water will be vainly sought for to quench the conflagration." "I like not the vision I have just beheld," said Solomon Eagle, in a troubled tone. |