"
"That we shall find out at the end of the story," said Asti, who was
cross and weary, for the heat of the sun was great. "Meanwhile, follow
on. There is nothing else to do."
For hour after hour they walked, till at length towards evening, when
they were almost exhausted, they struggled up a long rise of sand and
rocks, and from the crest of it perceived a large walled town set in a
green and fertile valley not very far beneath them. Towards this town
Kepher, who marched at a distance in front, guided them till they
reached a clump of trees on the outskirts of the cultivated land. Here
he halted, and when they came up to him, led them among the trees.
"Now," he said, "drop your veils and bide here, and if any should come
to you, say that you are poor wandering players who rest. Also, if it
pleases you, give me a small pearl off one of those strings, that I may
go into the city, which is named Tat, and sell it to buy you food and a
place to dwell in."
"Take a string," said Tua faintly.
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