One would think that the cargoes of a score of ships had been landed here.
A little farther on is a large wooden shed the nature of which is easily distinguishable.

From a pole above it a network of thick copper wires extends which conducts the current to the powerful electric lights suspended from the roof or dome, and to the incandescent lamps in each of the cells of the hive.

A large number of lamps are also installed among the stone pillars and light up the avenues to their extremities.
"Shall I be permitted to roam about wherever I please ?" I ask myself.
I hope so.

I cannot for the life of me see why the Count d'Artigas should prohibit me from doing so, for I cannot get farther than the surrounding walls of his mysterious domain.

I question whether there is any other issue than the tunnel, and how on earth could I get through that?
Besides, admitting that I am able to get through it, I cannot get off the island.