Their thousands of peaks and canyons are fit
rivals of the wonders of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. Nowadays
they are known by many names--the Sierra Chusca, the Lokaeboka, the
Carrisco. 'Thirty days' travel west of north' is not very definite,
but it certainly locates the palace in the far northwestern part of
these mountains.
"The Rio de Chuco can only mean the Chusco river. The only place in
its winding course that is six days' journey from the mountains is
where it joins the Amarilla. This is south and east of Wilson's
Peak, which is our landmark."
"Very good," exclaimed Ned, briskly. "Now, what is the nearest
point in civilization?"
"Clarkeville, Arizona."
"Then that is my starting point. This is June twentieth. I shall
be ready by the last day of July. Of course I shall need a special
car."
"Very well," responded the capitalist. "I see you know what you
want."
"Incidentally," exclaimed Ned, "I shall, of course, be permitted to
carry my own assistants."
"Assistants? Yes, of course," replied Major Honeywell, "but they
must be persons of discretion.
Pages:
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40