"At first I did not understand what the words meant.

Now I know.

The power of the Road is great, because it inspires men to strive for its completion." "Or its mastery," said Linforth slowly.

"Perhaps one day on the other side of the Hindu Kush, the Russians may covet it--and then the Road will go on to meet them." "Something will happen," said Shere Ali.

"At all events something will happen." The shadows of the evening found them still debating what complication might force the hand of those in authority.