The form of the other sailor, who had gone out
of the submarine with him, could be seen moving here and there,
stabbing at the huge creature.
"Here comes Tom!" suddenly exclaimed Mr. Damon, and the young
inventor, followed by the giant Koku, came into view. They had
emerged from the diving chamber, walked around the submarine as
it rested on the ocean floor, and were now advancing to the
rescue. Tom carried his electric rifle, and Koku an axe.
So desperately was Norton engaged in trying to kill the sea
beast that had attacked Ned, that for the moment he was unaware
of the approach of Tom and Koku. Then, as a swirl of the water
apprised him of this, he turned and, seeing them, hastened toward
them.
"What is it?" Tom asked through the telephone, this information
being given to the watchers in the submarine later, as all they
could gather then was by what they saw. "What sort of monster is
it?"
"A giant starfish!" answered Norton, speaking into his
mouthpiece and the water serving as a transmitting medium instead
of wires. "I never knew they grew so big! This one has its five
arms all around Mr.
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