In an hour's time the tug's cargo has all been taken out and transported to the storehouses.
Ker Karraje exchanges a word or two with Engineer Serko and then enters his mansion.

Later, in the afternoon, I see them walking up and down in front of the Beehive and talking earnestly together.
Then they enter the new tunnel, followed by Captain Spade.

If I could but follow them! If I could but breathe for awhile the bracing air of the Atlantic, of which the interior of Back Cup only receives attenuated puffs, so to speak.
_From September 26 to October 10_ .-- Fifteen days have elapsed.

Under the directions of Engineer Serko and Thomas Roch the sections of the engines have been fitted together.

Then the construction of their supports is begun.