“Our copper wire for the radio outfit,” said Jack, involuntarily.

He spoke in English. Prince Huaca stared puzzled.

“I do not understand.”

“He speaks in another tongue, Prince Huaca,” said Mr. Hampton.

“Still another than Spanish?”

“Yes. In the world without are a hundred different tongues.”

Prince Huaca was dumbfounded. He stared at Mr. Hampton, as if in disbelief.

He turned to Don Ernesto.

“And is this so?”

“Yes, it is the truth.”