We modern folk think we know a great deal--but our wisdom is very superficial and our knowledge limited.

We have not mastered EVERYTHING under the sun!" The Marchese Rivardi looked at her with something of defiance in his glance.
"I will adventure in search of the legendary city myself, alone!" he said.
Morgana laughed, her clear little cold laugh of disdain.
"Do so, my friend! Why not ?" she said--"You are a daring airman on many forms of airships--I knew that,--before I entrusted you with the scheme of mine.

Discover the legendary 'Brazen City' if you can!--I promise not to be jealous!--and return to the world of curiosity mongers--( also, if you CAN!) with a full report of its inhabitants and their manners and customs.

And so--you will become famous! But you must not fall asleep on the way!" He paled with anger and annoyance,--she still smiled.
"Do not be cross, AMICO!" she said, sweetly.

"Think where we are!--in the wide spaces of heaven, pilgrims with the stars! This is no place for personal feeling of either disappointment or irritation.