In this water were fish of a peculiar green and vivid blue color, of the gold fish species evidently.
It was certainly a beautiful spectacle.
Pomp tasted of the water.
It was as pure and cool as could well be desired, and far superior to the water usually found in that part of Central America.
Passing by this they entered the main hall of the pueblo, if such it could be called.
It was a massive chamber, high roofed, with polished columns.
It was a perfect wonder to the explorers, who could not conceal their amazement.
But at one end of the hall was a strange polished dais.
Towards this Barney made his way. It seemed made of some peculiar kind of beautiful stone like agate.
Barney sprang upon it.