Sorcery that are now fishes?"

"She stole the knowledge and the magic tools, but she
has used them as the three Adepts never would have
done."

By this time the top of the dome was quite under
water and suddenly the island stopped sinking and
became stationary.

"See!" cried Lady Aurex, pointing to the shore. "The
Flatheads have come."

On the bank, which was now far above their heads, a
crowd of dark figures could be seen.

"Now let us see what Coo-ee-oh will do to oppose
them," continued Lady Aurex, in a voice that betrayed
her excitement.

* * * * * * * *

The Flatheads, pushing their way through the line of
palm trees, had reached the shore of the lake just as
the top of the island's dome disappeared beneath the
surface. The water now flowed from shore to shore, but
through the clear water the dome was still visible and
the houses of the Skeezers could be dimly seen through
the panes of glass.