They could not possibly carry that gold and silver, to say nothing
of even a portion of the exquisite mother-of-pearl bowls or the
finest samples of the turquoise. When, in the end, nearly a quarter
of a ton of the metal treasure alone lay in a heap in the corner of
the temple vestibule they could come to but one conclusion.
This portion of the treasure would have to be removed at another
time.
"It has lain here undisturbed for over three hundred years," said
Ned hopefully, though sadly, "and we'll have to take a chance that
it can be left a while longer."
Sorrowfully enough Alan agreed. It was to be no easy work getting
out of the wilderness, and food must be carried. That might be more
precious to them than gold before they saw a railroad again. The
boys agreed to take at noon the next day the exact latitude and
longitude of the mesa. The latitude, on one slip of paper, was to
be carried by one boy and the longitude, on another piece, was to be
in the possession of the other. This was a precaution against
accidental revelation of the treasure mesa.
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