“Can’t we jump him before dawn?”
“That would be too dangerous. He has a guard of natives and they honor him as a God. As for yourselves, if you were seen here, you probably would be put to death.”
“You’ll not leave with us?” Ken asked once more.
“I can’t. It’s my duty to try to save those treasures from a vandal like Carter!”
“Then I guess we’ll stick with you,” Jack said, speaking for the others. “How about it, Mr. Livingston?”
“It’s the only thing to do,” he replied quietly.
“You can’t remain here,” Mr. Monahan informed them.
“Isn’t there a safer place where we can hide?” Ken demanded.
“I could guide you through the mountain to the hidden lake,” Mr. Monahan offered after a long hesitation.
“Through the mountain?” Jack repeated, struck by the phrase.