In the view there was not one atom of proof that humanity existed within a radius of many miles.

Growing calmer, he scanned the wonderful scene closely, intently, hoping to discover the faintest trace of aught save vegetable life, all without reward.

He was about to begin the descent when a faint cry came to him from far below.

Clinging to the edge of the topmost rock, he looked downward.
Lady Tennys was pointing excitedly toward the little bay on his left.

A single glance in that direction filled him with amazement, then consternation.