In order to reach it one must cross over the Jagisstai.

And it was just here the old Lama suddenly became ill, rocked in his saddle and fell dead.

Ta Sin Lo, the widow of the Great Khan, burst into tears; but, seeing the Chinese riders galloping there below across the valley, pressed on toward the pass.

The camels were tired, stopping every moment, nor did the woman know how to stimulate and drive them on.

The Chinese riders came nearer and nearer.
Already she heard their shouts of joy, as they felt within their grasp the prize of the mandarins for the murder of the heir of the Great Khan.