Knowledge of this hidden and beautiful city
hath not been reported unto Spain nor even unto Nueva Espana. From
Acuco it lieth thirty day's travel west of north and as I estimate
in 36 degrees latitude in the mountains of Tune Cha. From the Rio
de Chuco it lieth west six days' travel. Nor may it be discovered
but by those who have knowledge of it.
Miguel Vasquez"
"What I had hoped to do," said Major Honeywell at last, "was to make
the most perfect balloon ever built and discover through you this
hidden temple of turquoise treasure. You say you cannot do it."
Something he had never felt before shot through Ned's body. His
face flushed and then grew pale under the spell that was on him.
"Major Honeywell," he said suddenly, "I don't know of a balloon that
can be made to fly for a week. But if it is necessary to have one
to do what you wish I'll make it and I'll find Vasquez's Turquoise
Temple."
CHAPTER IV
THE CONTRACT, AND LIQUID HYDROGEN
"I knew you'd do it," exclaimed Major Honeywell, beaming. "Now
we'll have my friend Senor Oje up and get right at the details.
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