“Indeed it is not extravagant to assume that these people are a remnant of the original inhabitants of Yucatan who built the famous cities of Palenque and Mazendla.
“If so, then I shall have the greatest curiosity to see them.”
“I’se a heap ’fraid we won’t see ’em to-day, Marse Frank,” said Pomp.
Another hour passed slowly.
Still the mysterious workmen did not return.
At the expiration of this time Frank decided to take a look about the premises.
The Steam Man was left carefully adjusted, and the three adventurers set out across the court-yard.
Of course they were heavily armed and did not intend to go out of sight of the Steam Man.
In crossing the court-yard they came upon a wonderful bit of work.
This was a square-shaped basin cut in whitest marble, and occupied by a bubbling spring with water as pure and clear as crystal.