"Yes, Captain, what is that?"They remained an hour or more on the mountain, and then began the descent. It was far easier than the upward journey, but was by no means a pleasurable affair. The boys slipped and fell several times, but, luckily, received no severe hurts; and in little more than three hours from the top they were at the spot where the horses were waiting for them. Altogether, they had been through about twelve hours of the hardest climbing they had ever known in their lives. Frank said he didn't want to climb any more mountains for at least a year, and Fred quite agreed with him. As they descended from their saddles at Muriyama, they were stiff and sore, and could hardly stand. They threw their arms around each other, and Frank said:I was, but I have reconsidered that. Im going to be busier than ever: let us see which of us can be the busiest. I cant forget, nor can you, but we can leave as little time as possible for remembering.But its all so hopeless. Theres nothing left for me. All the things we planned together"You and your thoughts!"