“And we too shall die,� she said shuddering. “We are buried here in the bowels of the earth, in this treasure lined prison.�

“Well, we won’t die without a struggle,� I returned with more confidence than I felt.

“What mean you?�

“The earthquake which closed the mouth of the cave may have opened the other end.�

“It is possible,� she answered, “but not very likely.�

“And besides, you remember the running stream on the other side of the cave, which we did not follow?�

“Yes.�

“It must run somewhere.�

“Well?�

“Where water runs men and women may find a way.�