He led me into the Wonder House, and by his talk emboldened me to speak to the Keeper of the Images, so that I was cheered and made strong.

And when I was faint with hunger he begged for me, as would a chela for his teacher.

Suddenly was he sent.
Suddenly has he gone away.

It was in my mind to have taught him the Law upon the road to Benares.' Kim stood amazed at this, because he had overheard the talk in the Museum, and knew that the old man was speaking the truth, which is a thing a native on the road seldom presents to a stranger.
'But I see now that he was but sent for a purpose.

By this I know that I shall find a certain River for which I seek.' 'The River of the Arrow ?' said Kim, with a superior smile.
'Is this yet another Sending ?' cried the lama.