But now a curious thing occurred.
Every man he encountered seemed to have a different idea of the table-lands.
Some were inclined to Munchausen tales, while others pooh-poohed them.
At length in sheer disgust Frank said:
“There is just one thing about it. I have got to proceed solely upon my own judgment. If I adopted all the different plans accorded me I should lead a queer course to be sure.”
So with this decision Frank left Campeachy.
Beyond the city, Frank found some fairly good roads which led through a section devoted to the culture of fruits and vegetables of various kinds.
Then immense fields of the coffee plant were passed and finally the country began to change its appearance.
Immense tropical forests were encountered. These of course the Steam Man could not travel through.
But generally paths were found leading through the hills, and in this way the explorers got along.