What is it you wish ?" "Can I see the kopishtai ?" Hoshkanyi whispered anxiously.
The eyes of the Hotshanyi brightened.

His look suddenly became clear and firm.

With surprising alacrity he rose, as if he had become younger at once.

His whole figure, although bent, attained vigour and elasticity.
Before leaving the cave he looked inquiringly at Topanashka, who only shook his head and said in a low tone,-- "I have nothing to ask." The two left the room.

The place where Those Above were thought to be accessible to the intercession of man was the cave adjoining, but there was no communication between the two chambers.
Presently the cacique crept back to where they had left Topanashka alone, and Hoshkanyi followed.