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Updated: May 9, 2025
In two hours we reached the confines of the desert, and once more got among streams, and trees, and cultivated fields. We slept that night at an Indian village, where Ithulpo's influence procured us a warm reception; and after a rest of two days, we proceeded on our journey to Lima.
"Bad news, bad news, my young friend," he said; and then stopped, as if afraid of proceeding. "Of my parents?" I inquired, for I could not bear the agony of suspense. "Speak, Manco; has Ithulpo not arrived?" "Alas! no," he answered, sorrowfully shaking his head. "I have too certain evidence of Ithulpo's death; and, faithful as he was, he would never have deserted your parents.
They had no prospect of extricating themselves either; for the Spaniards had not even cut the cords which bound them all together. I glanced at the black wall of sand; it was still some way off. Could I leave my fellow-creatures thus to perish horribly, without an attempt to save them? No burning thirst, thanks to Ithulpo's precautions, had yet dried up the sympathies of my heart.
Two hours' riding beyond those trees will carry us free of the desert; and may you never again enter it without a proper guide." My father rode Ithulpo's horse; and while I clambered upon the back of the baggage mule, he walked.
My father stood for an instant watching the two advancing forces, and considering what course to pursue to preserve his family from the dangers of the conflict which it was evident would soon be raging around us. "Into the house, David," he exclaimed; "Ithulpo's advice must be followed. We will keep both parties out as long as we can."
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