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"Yes, I am weary now. Afterwards we will talk again. Farewell,
Lord-from-the-Sea."
CHAPTER IX
KARI COMES TO HIS OWN
When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I
have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to
me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again. After I had eaten and,
escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left
alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger
came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me. I
wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that
he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the
spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas. Also I
learned that _Villaorna_ was his title and meant "Chief priest."
We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us
quite alone.
"Lord-from-the-Sea," he said, "the Inca sends me, his Councillor and
blood relative, who am head priest of the Sun, to desire that you will
go on an embassy for him to the camp of the Chancas.
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