If it is good, we will follow it; if bad, you can go your own way." "It is well," said the chief, slowly.

"I and this man will follow on the trail to find whither it leads.

Tomorrow we will return, and if the great one is then of the same mind, we will start." "Good.

In the mean time we will find a place where we can leave the boat, with such things as we do not need." Muata glanced at the old Arab, then said softly, "When you have found your hiding-place, see that ye three only know of it." He nodded his head.

"I would trust no man with the secret.