But Kamaiakan knew where he was going, and the way thither.

He now stalked along more swiftly, taking one turn after another, brushing aside the low-hanging boughs, and passing the loveliest flowers without a glance.

He was as one preoccupied with momentous business.

Presently he arrived at a small open space, remote and secluded.

It was completely surrounded by tall shrubbery.