“Yes.”
“If their leaders knew of Cusco Hurrin, they would not seek to conquer and enslave us as did the Conquerors to ancient Cusco and Inca Atahualpa?”
Mr. Hampton looked at Don Ernesto and bowed.
“Prince Huaca,” said the latter, “I have not told you. But I am the brother-in-law of the President of Chile. That is the nation within whose boundaries lies Cusco Hurrin. The President is the ruler. He rules not by force of arms, not by divine right, but because the people have selected him to administer affairs of State for them. I can assure you that no conquest of Cusco Hurrin will be attempted, if you seek in peace to break from your isolation.”
“But, Father,” objected Ferdinand, quickly, “it would take a long time to send a message to Uncle, and meanwhile there would be civil war here.”
Ferdinand spoke so rapidly that Prince Huaca was unable to follow him.
“What says the young man?” he asked.
Don Ernesto repeated. Prince Huaca pointed to the radio outfit, still on his table.
“But, cannot the voice-through-the-air carry your message?”
So it was something like this which Prince Huaca had in mind? This, then, was the reason for his interest in the subject of radio? This was why he had asked them not to speak of radio before the Council? Mr. Hampton looked dubious.