Ki Pak had been ordered by the king to go to Chang-an-sa, a city among
the Diamond Mountains, near the eastern coast of Korea, and about eighty
miles from Seoul. In this place was a famous monastery, or temple, which
would be an object of much interest and wonder to Yung Pak.

It was decided, also, that Wang Ken should be one of the party. He
would be able to explain to Yung Pak many things they might see on the
way.

There was much to do to get ready for the journey. It would take four
days to cover the distance, and, as hotels were unknown along the route,
it was necessary to take along a good supply of provisions, bedding,
cooking utensils, and all sorts of things they might need while absent
from home.

In addition to getting together all this material, ponies and drivers
had to be engaged. Sometimes, when Ki Pak went on short journeys, he was
carried in a chair by strong men, who by much practice had become able
to endure the fatigue of travel, and of bearing heavy burdens. This
chair was very different from the kind you have in your houses. Even a
comfortable rocker would not be very nice in which to take a long
journey.

The Korean traveller's chair consists of a boxlike frame, of such
height that one may sit within in Turkish fashion upon the floor. The
roof is of bamboo, covered with painted and oiled paper. The sides also
are covered with oiled paper or muslin. In some cases a small stained
glass window is set in the side or front, but only rich men can afford
this luxury. The curtain in front can be raised or lowered. This serves
the double purpose of shutting out the glances of the curious and