Part 2361 of 4800 from book59
The black vault closedbook20 in upon the earth as if to crush it in its embrace. Shall we descend said Kennedy. But masterbook31 wouldnt you do well to take some rest yourself as theres no danger close on us just now insisted poor Joe. Then they enjoyed one of the grandest spectacles that Nature can offer to the gaze of man. The balloon whirled about by opposing currents had hardly budged from its place and the doctor letting the gas contract descended so as to get a more northerly direction. Below them the tempest above them the starry firmament tranquil mute impassible with the moon projecting her peaceful rays over these angry clouds.... more