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It was not, indeed, until 1841, when Stephens published his account of them, that an accurate description was given to the world of these most interesting and most puzzling remains of a forgotten people and an unknown antiquity. Even in Palacio's time, only vague traditions existed regarding them.
The road through the forest was narrow and uneven, and as the horses fell into a trot the men on horseback closed up together behind the carriage. "Do you think that road-agent will keep his word?" Langham asked. "Yes; he has nothing to win by telling the truth," Clay answered. "He can say he saw a party of foreigners, Americans, driving in the direction of Palacio's coffee plantation.
"The driver thinks that this is the road, but I say we should have taken the one to the right." "No, this is the road to Senor Palacio's plantation," the officer answered, "but you cannot leave the city without a pass signed by General Mendoza. That is the order we received this morning. Have you such a pass?" "Certainly not," Clay answered, warmly.
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