“The money that I spoke of just now, has been all lost. They say that sometimes the fishermen manage to bring up a portion. I don’t think that is true,” said the guide.
“Do you not think we had better go on,” inquired the lady—“I wish very much to see that old woman, as soon as possible.”
“Come, then,” answered the guide, and the two travellers continued their journey. As they proceeded, the path became still more rough, steep, and trying. They, however, went on.
“I should be very much disappointed,” said the lady, “if after all this trouble and labour, the person that you tell me of, should not be able to give me the information I require.”
“Never fear that, madame, never fear that,” replied the guide, “she is a wonderful woman.”
“Do you know of any instance in which, what she said, turned out to be the truth?” asked the lady.
“Bless me, yes, madame, great many, I can assure you. She has often foretold what would happen, and what she said, proved as true as possible.”
“She may be able,” said the lady, “to speak about what is to come, but can she say any thing about the present?”
“All,” replied the guide.
“Do you think, she will be able, to give me any information, about the person whom I am now seeking?” inquired the lady.