His position gave him also a glimpse of the outer courtyard.
"A faint glow in the sky heralded the moon.

Stanton and I took our places.

The moon dawn increased rapidly; the disk swam up, and in a moment it was shining in full radiance upon ruins and sea.
"As it rose there came a curious little sighing sound from the inner terrace.

Stanton straightened up and stared intently through the gateway, rifle ready.
"'Stanton, what do you see ?' I called cautiously.

He waved a silencing hand.