against the walls. In a cabinet, embellished with hieroglyphics,
stood another human form, a mummy wonderfully preserved.

"Here we are alone," said Ah Ben; "it is the quietest hour of the
night, and therefore we are least apt to be disturbed."

"And what do you propose?" asked Paul with a misgiving he was loth to
admit.

"Whatever you may desire, Mr. Henley; for you must know that which is
born of spirit is not subject to the restrictions of matter. But
remember that all is natural; there is no supernatural, and therefore
no cause for alarm."

Ah Ben led the way to the window, and having drawn aside the curtain,
threw up the sash. To Henley's amazement they walked directly through
the open casement and found themselves upon a broad stone terrace in
the glaring light of day. Beneath them lay a city of marvelous
beauty, whose streets were lined with palaces, surrounded by their
own parks, and whose inhabitants were walking in and about the shaded
thoroughfares, or resting in the public seats beside them. The change
was so sudden, so bewildering, that Paul drew back, his hand pressed
against his head; whereupon Ah Ben took him by the arm and said:

"There is nothing here to alarm you. Come, let us descend these
steps, and walk through the town!"

The voice and touch of the man reassured him.

Walking down the broad stone steps, they found themselves in a noble