Closer that movement came, grew plainer.

Out of the mistily luminous distances, three abreast and filling the corridor from side to side, raced upon us a company of the great spheres! Back we cowered from their approach--back and back; arms outstretched, pressing against the barrier, flattening ourselves against the shock of the destroying impact menacing.
"It's all up," muttered Drake.

"No place to run.

They're bound to smash us.

Stick close, Doc.