"There goes all there was of him! And so shall we all go some day.

Fire and smoke!" Not one there but thought on the instant of the Arabian nights and the genii who went up in smoke--those never-to-be-forgotten tales of wonder.
Just outside the door stood Lieutenant Saffo of the guard, his hand to his cap.

He was scarcely distinguishable, so dark had the day become.
"Good Lord!" shouted Tullis.

"What's the matter?
What has happened ?" "The storm, sir," said Saffo.

"It is coming down the valley like the wind." A great crash of thunder burst overhead and lightning darted through the black, swirling skies.
"Very sudden, sir," added Mr.Hobbs from behind.