This curious circumstance, which had so much surprised and amused the travellers at its first occurrence, was now to appear again as soon as the conditions should become identical.

During these few seconds then would come the moment for striking the decisive blow.
They could soon notice the gradual approach of this important instant.
Objects began to weigh sensibly lighter.

The conical point of the Projectile had become almost directly under the centre of the lunar surface.

This gladdened the hearts of the bold adventurers.

The recoil of the rockets losing none of its power by oblique action, the chances pronounced decidedly in their favor.