` And what like of man was thy disciple ? ' ` It was a boy who came to me in place of him who died , on account of the merit which I had gained when I bowed before the Law within there . ' He pointed towards the Museum . ` He came upon me to show me a road which I had lost . He led me into the Wonder House , and by his talk emboldened me to speak to the Keeper of the Images , so that I was cheered and made strong . And when I was faint with hunger he begged for me , as would a chela for his teacher . Suddenly was he sent . Suddenly has he gone away . It was in my mind to have taught him the Law upon the road to Benares . ' Kim stood amazed at this , because he had overheard the talk in the Museum , and knew that the old man was speaking the truth , which is a thing a native on the road seldom presents to a stranger . ` But I see now that he was but sent for a purpose . By this I know that I shall find a certain River for which I seek . ' ` The River of the Arrow ? ' said Kim , with a superior smile . ` Is this yet another Sending ? ' cried the lama . ` To none have I spoken of my search , save to the Priest of the Images . Who art thou ? ' ` Thy chela , ' said Kim simply , sitting on his heels . ' I have never seen anyone like to thee in all this my life .
I go with thee to XXXXX .
Benares House Keeper Kim Law Priest chela hunger lama merit