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It is believed that a large quantity of Peruvian gold-work was thrown into Lake Titicaca to keep it from the Spanish robbers. In a description of one lot of golden articles sent to Spain in 1534 by Pizarro, there is mention of “four llamas, ten statues of women of full size, and a cistern of gold so curious that it incited the wonder of all.”
"Impossible, master they are poison trees!" "You are talking foolishly, Guapo. These are molle trees." "I know it, senor; but they are poison. If we sleep under them we shall not awake in the morning we shall awake no more." And Guapo, as he uttered these words, looked horrified. "This is nonsense; you are superstitious, old man. We must abide here. See, the llamas have lain down.
During that day they had made a toilsome journey of fifteen miles, up the mountain a long journey for the llamas, who rarely travel more than ten or twelve; but the dumb brutes seemed to exert themselves as if they knew that danger threatened those who guided them. They belonged to Guapo, who had not been a mere servant, but a cultivator, and had held a small "chacra," or farm, under Don Pablo.
Squadron at Port Saint Julien Attacked by the natives Captain Winter, and Oliver the gunner, killed Doughty's conspiracy Trial Execution Squadron sails Enters the Straits of Magellan Name of the Dolphin changed to the Golden Hind Passage through the Straits Elizabeth Island Meets natives Enters the Southern Ocean Ships driven before a northerly gale The Marigold lost sight of After a month's buffeting, the two ships gain a harbour The Hind again driven to sea The Elizabeth deserts her A pinnace lately set up remains, but is finally lost The Hind alone regains a harbour Sails north Calls off Mucho Island Boat treacherously attacked by natives Drake wounded Refuses to retaliate Reaches the mainland Search for provisions Meets an Indian Treats him kindly His friends bring off provisions He pilots the Hind to Valparaiso Capture of a richly-laden vessel, and sack of the town Sail northward Put into a bay Boat's crew attacked by Spaniards Minjoy killed The pinnace set up Drake sails in her Driven back by foul winds Booty obtained from an Indian asleep and from a train of llamas Indians come off on balsas Two Spaniards, through fear, bring off provisions Llamas described Vessels at Arica and Arequipa plundered A vessel laden with linen captured Callao reached Drake hears of the Cacafuego Plunders several vessels Sails in pursuit of the Cacafuego Pursued.
What seemed to him somewhat remarkable was that, while cattle, sheep, and even horses were apparently plentiful in the valley, he saw no llamas; but it was afterwards explained to him that the climate there was altogether too mild for them, and that the enormous herds owned by the inhabitants were kept in the highlands on the other side of the encircling mountains.
They were to do whatever excavating he decided was necessary to locate the hidden city. Several mules and llamas, laden with the new explosive, and burdened with camp equipment and food, and a few Indian servants made up the cavalcade of Tom, the contractor, Mr. Damon and Koku. The giant was almost as much a source of wonder to the Peruvians as he had been on board the ship.
On past the refreshment booth that was setting up in the central area; past a score of elephants, swaying in contentment over the morning hay; past camels, llamas, zebras, and other luminaries, to the far end of the big tent where a group of laborers were aiding two elephants to line up the last of the cages and vans in a proper circle around the enclosure.
He offered a good price and obtained from various llama owners promises to bring the hide and bones of one of their "camels" for shipment; but they never did. Apparently they regarded it as unlucky to kill a llama, and none happened to die at the right time. The llamas never show affection for their masters, as horses often do. On the other hand I have never seen a llama kick or bite at his owner.
Guapo, although reluctant to part with his old favourites, knew that they could not live in the warm climate of the valley, and therefore consented. Their flesh, it is true, is none of the best, but it would taste the better that no other was to be had; and their wool and skins would be found useful. The llamas were killed.
During that day they had made a toilsome journey of fifteen miles, up the mountain a long journey for the llamas, who rarely travel more than ten or twelve; but the dumb brutes seemed to exert themselves as if they knew that danger threatened those who guided them. They belonged to Guapo, who had not been a mere servant, but a cultivator, and had held a small "chacra," or farm, under Don Pablo.
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