"Would I? Say, I'd like nothing better than to be there with you!" exclaimed Dick. "It would be a real adventure to visit that land of mystery."
"The crystal has told me that you shall accompany me," said the Hindu. "And that before many moons."
"Do you mean it?"
"I have spoken."
"But what about my kingdom? How can I leave these people? They trust me. They need me."
"Raal is a strong warrior," said the Mahatma. "He can rule while you are gone, and Kulki, the clever Gorol can be his chief adviser."
"I hate to go away and leave them to the mercy of Arab slave raiders," said Dick. "After all, being a king, means responsibility. Suppose Jess Slythe should start another raid while I am gone. He could wipe out the whole population."
"That evil man will not trouble your land. Certainly not for a long time. Perhaps never. So you are free to fly in the great plane and see the wonders of Holy India."
"Great!" exclaimed Dick. "And what about Ray and Dan? Will they come too?"
"My crystal says they will be with us. Also your father and Rex Carter."