He touched the crystals on Christian's and his own belts - and then Christian found himself on the bank of the Thames near his yacht. It was dirty and greatly damaged. But it was all right, he thought. The great and most important thing was that the Brains were no longer there. As to the yacht, he would repair and clean it.
Paul appeared beside him.
"All the Brains are in their time," he said. "Now the only thing I have to do is to destroy their time machine. I shall do it at once. So - I must say good-bye, Captain"
Christian took the crystal off his belt and gave it to Paul. He felt that he must make a speech, but could not find words.
"Thanks," he said. "Thank you for all you have done - from all the people of Earth."
They shook hands.
"Now you can be sure of your future," said Paul. "So - good-bye and good luck to you."
He touched his crystal and disappeared.
Christian stood a long time, looking down at the Thames and his yacht. The adventure was over. At last people could breathe a sigh of relief. He felt good. He thought about his friends - Doctor Fox and Jo, who were waiting for him.
He turned and walked away.
