The inventor stood by my side, and pausing looked me in the face.
I was unable to restrain myself; the words burst forth--"The Great Eyrie! The Great Eyrie!" "Yes, Inspector Strock." "And you! You are the Master of the World ?" "Of that world to which I have already proved myself to be the most powerful of men." "You!" I reiterated, stupefied with amazement.
"I," responded he, drawing himself up in all his pride, "I, Robur--Robur, the Conqueror!".