If we find any dead bodies inside this tomb, they will frighten those fellows to death, if they catch sight of them." "Very good," said the captain.

"I shall be only too glad to get this slab up, if I can, but I am afraid we shall want a crowbar and more help.

It's a heavy piece of stone, and I see no way of getting at it." "This isn't stone in the middle of the slab," said Ralph.

"It's a lot more resinous stuff.

I had the lantern over it and did not see it.