The hill that Bob referred to was at least a mile away, and the ground on the way was of loose sand. The boys urged their mounts to trot faster, however, and they would probably cover the distance in a very short time.
“I wonder if we could get a glimpse of the Ahaggar Mountains?” said Joe.
“Might. But you must remember that we are still a great distance away.”
As the boys had expected, they came to the hill in but a few minutes. It was very high and steep, but the soil was hard. The dromedaries had no difficulty in climbing steadily up.
At last they came to the top and gazed out into the distance.
“Look!” cried Joe. “The mountains! We can see them!”
Sure enough, the Ahaggar range was visible, stretching miles and miles to either side. A few sharp peaks protruded high above the others, but for the most part the line of mountains was rather regular.
“Suppose that high peak is Illiman?” asked Joe, pointing to a high crag that towered above the other mountains.
“You mean the one Fekmah was talking about? It might be. He would know if he saw it, I suppose. And of course Tishmak would.”