How do the other spectators respond to the new arrivals?

They are curious but scared. some want to check the strange sight out. A larger group of people, including Ogilvy and Henderson, approach the pit carrying the white flag of peace. Suddenly, there is a flash of light and a large dome-like object arises from the pit. There is a flash and suddenly all the members of the peace delegation are turned to flame and reduced to ashes. Some of them try to run, but it is too late. Some of the trees burst into flame as well.

As suddenly as it appeared, the strange object disappears and dusk settles over the English countryside. It all seems so ordinary with the Martians in their pit once more, but the narrator is filled with total terror of the Martians. He flees from the scene.