I shall write not a new page but a new volume across the history of science.

I shall--" The door was suddenly thrown open.

Craig sprang in, no longer the self-contained, perfect man-servant, but with the face of some wild creature.

His shout was one almost of agony.
"The hut, Professor! The hut is on fire!" he cried.
His appearance on the threshold was like a flash.

They heard his flying feet down the hall, and without a moment's hesitation they all followed.
The Professor led the way down a narrow and concealed path, but when they reached the little clearing in which the hut was situated, they were unable to approach any nearer.