"Lead us on to the city, Father Kepher, if you know the way." "I know the way, and will guide you thither in payment for that good meal of yours.

Now come.

Follow me." And taking his long staff he strode away in front of them.
"This Kepher goes at a wonderful pace for an old man," said Tua presently.

"When first we saw him he could scarcely hobble." "Man!" answered Asti.

"He is not a man, but a spirit, good or bad, I don't know which, appearing as a beggar.