But so fast did we go that it seemed to me we had left the great cavern scarcely a minute behind us when I suddenly saw the steps of a steep stairway leading down from an opening on our right. I do not know what led us whether a remorseful Providence, who suddenly decided that we had been played with long enough, or the mere animal instinct of direction, or blind luck. Follow me keep your spear ready not a sound, if you love her.' 'They have fired the column-you remember. But all the Incas appeared to have assembled within, for the corridor remained deserted. Yet we avoided foolhardiness, for as we approached the last turn we proceeded slowly, keeping an eye on the rear. Death we did not fear, even for Desiree but we remembered the horror of our own experience on the top of that column, and shuddered as we ran. A prayer was on my lips that we might not be too late Harry's lips were compressed together tightly as a vise. We rushed forward side by side, guessing at our way, seeking the entrance to the tunnel that led to the foot of the column. And there before us was the entrance to the tunnel. The next instant we were dashing headlong down the steps, avoiding a fall by I know not what miracle. How my heart leaped then Harry uttered a hoarse cry of exultation. On the throne was seated the king, surrounded by guards and attendants. We saw it from a different viewpoint than before the alcove which held the golden throne was far off to our left, nearly half-way round the vast circumference. I do not know what we expected to find, and the Lord knows what we intended to do after we found it. The echoes of the bell were still floating from wall to wall as we went rapidly forward. 'It came from the left,' said Harry but I disagreed with him and was so sure of myself that we started off to the right.

We crept silently to the corner, avoiding the circle of light as far as possible, and, crouching side by side on the rock, looked out together on a scene none the less striking because we had seen it twice before. And then, glancing at him and following the direction of his gaze, I saw Desiree. For a moment I hesitated, asking myself for what purpose we hastened on thus into the very arms of our enemies then, propelled by instinct or premonition-I know not what-I took a firmer grasp on my spear and followed Harry without word, throwing caution to the winds.Īll this I saw in a flash, when suddenly Harry's fingers sank into the flesh of my arm with such force that I all but cried out in actual pain. There was no longer any doubt of it: we were on our way to the great cavern.

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