This I have done, and now,
if you wish, you may go out and stroll about the moon."
CHAPTER XX
ON THE EDGE OF A CRATER
There was a little hesitation after Professor Roumann had spoken. Even
though he assured them all that it would be safe to venture out on the
surface of the moon, with its chilling temperature and its poisonous
"atmosphere" (if such it can be termed), there was an uncanny feeling
about stepping forth into the midst of the desolation that was on every
side.
For it was desolate--terribly so! Not a sound broke the stillness.
There was no life--no motion--as far as could be seen. Not a tree or
shrub relieved the rugged monotony of the landscape. It was like a dead
world.
"And to think that people may have once lived here," observed Jack, in
a low voice.
"Yes, and to think that there may be people on the other side of the
moon even now," added Mark. "We must take a look if it's possible."
"Well," remarked Mr. Henderson, after a while, "are we going out and
see what it's like or not.
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