“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.�