To destroy such a monster is something like one of the labours of Hercules, in that not only its size and weight and power of using them in little-known ways are against you, but the occult side is alone an unsurpassable difficulty.
The Worm is already master of all the elements except fire--and I do not see how fire can be used for the attack.

It has only to sink into the earth in its usual way, and you could not overtake it if you had the resources of the biggest coal-mine in existence.

But I daresay you have mapped out some plan in your mind," he added courteously.
"I have, sir.

But, of course, it may not stand the test of practice." "May I know the idea ?" "Well, sir, this was my argument: At the time of the Chartist trouble, an idea spread amongst financial circles that an attack was going to be made on the Bank of England.

Accordingly, the directors of that institution consulted many persons who were supposed to know what steps should be taken, and it was finally decided that the best protection against fire--which is what was feared--was not water but sand.