dead London pt.2

I looked up and saw a third machine. It was erect and motionless, like the others. An insane resolve possessed me, I would give my life to the Martians, here and now. I marched recklessly towards the Titan and saw that a multitude of black birds was circling and clustering about the hood. I began running along the road. I felt no fear, only a wild, trembling exultation, as I ran up the hill towards the motionless monster.My heart lightened gloriously, as the rising sun struck the world to fire