"He didn't give me any, but then I came a different way from you.

I think every one comes a different way to this country, do you know, Cheri ?" "And very likely Dudu thought I could carry you if there was anywhere you couldn't climb," said Hugh, importantly.

"I'm sure I----" he stopped abruptly, for a sudden crow from Houpet had brought all the party to a standstill.

At first the children could not make out why their guide had stopped here--there was nothing to be seen.

But pressing forward a few steps to where Houpet stood, Hugh saw, imbedded in the moss at his feet, a stone with a ring in it, just like those which one reads of in the _Arabian Nights_.