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The jet of light -- The missionary -- The rescue in a ray of electricity -- A Lazarist priest -- But little hope -- The doctor's care -- A life of self-denial -- Passing a volcano.
Dr. Ferguson darted his powerful electric jet toward various points of space, and caused it to rest on a spot from which shouts of terror were heard. His companions fixed their gaze eagerly on the place.