human
My ways are the ways of peace, he said.
gpt
I remain here and my spirit will direct you from afar.
human
I wonder whether he's afraid,
gpt
Ssh, cautioned Dick.
human
There you go! Offending him again!
gpt
Listen, he said.
human
I came from my own country in search of peace. A voice led me for many weary miles over seas and strange lands, across burning deserts and at last I was directed by my unseen guide to this jungle tribe. The voice directed me to bring peace to the warlike tribe of the Kungoras.
gpt
And the natives understood and bowed down to you?
human
Yes, my son. Fierce as they are, they received me as a friend and master. From that day, they have had no war. I promised them peace and I brought them peace.
gpt
I see that they are anxious to join us in this raid, said Dan.
human
They have been quiet too long.
gpt
Can you lend us just a few warriors? asked Dick.
human
They know the jungle warfare and can show my desert fighters what to do.
gpt
I can lend you a guide, Mutaba, said the Mahatma.
human
But once I set the tribe free to warfare, my days here are ended.
gpt
You mean that they would turn on you and kill you?
human
No, my son. I mean that the unseen guide who led me here to meditate, told me that when war came to my tribe, on that day my search would begin once more.
gpt
Your search? For what?
human
My search is for an ancient crown of massive gold and gems, he said.
gpt
It is so old that no man knows when it was made or for whom. It is of great value to the possessor.
human
If it's gold you want, said Dan,
gpt
Peace, peace! Gold is nothing to me. It is the crown I seek. The crown that has been in the treasuries of great kings but now has vanished. King Solomon had it as a gift from the Queen of Sheba. It was lost for centuries, then found in the Court of an Abyssinian king. Then it disappeared. Where it is now, I know not.
human
Why don't you look for it in your crystal?
gpt
I have tried. Many times. But the magic of the crown is stronger than my own. It refuses to show itself in my crystal sphere.
human
Why do you want it so much?
gpt
Because upon that crown is engraved the secret of wisdom. It is a secret that is older than man. If I could look upon that symbol and fix it upon my memory, I would give all the riches in the world.
human
O mighty Tahara, when do we start?
gpt
Soon, Raal, very soon.
human
My heart is heavy, Master, when I think of the princess held captive.
gpt
And what about me? exclaimed Dan.
human
Am I to wait around here talking, while my sister's life is in danger?
gpt
Peace, peace, children! said the Mahatma.
human
All will be well if you have patience.
gpt
We will never get to the camp today!
human
Then we can fight by the light of the full moon, Dick retorted sharply.
gpt
Don't break in on the Mahatma when he is planning things. By this time you ought to know that you make better time by following his advice.
human
The voice that led me here, tells me that I shall learn more about the ancient crown. My time here is nearly at an end.
gpt
Let me tell you about the crown of the two tribes, said Dick.
human
It is old and very heavy and set with uncut gems. And it is covered with signs like picture writing,
gpt
You have seen this crown?
human
I have had it on my head,
gpt
Where is it now?
human
Not here, Mahatma. It is too heavy to wear for long, and too valuable to carry on a war expedition, so I placed it in the safest spot I know.
gpt
Tell me! Tell me where it is hidden,
human
Do you think the crown of the Taharans and Gorols is the lost diadem? asked Dick.
gpt
The one that the Queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon?
human
I believe it is the same. I cannot rest un I have seen it. Tell me where it is.