CHAPTER LXII.

THE WEALTH OF THE WORLD.

Mines of Ancient Days—The Yield of American Mines—Humboldt’s Curious Calculations—Varied Fortunes—The Plum in the Pudding—Value of the Different Levels—Searching in the Dark. 461

FLUCTUATIONS OF FORTUNE.

The Comstock Mines—Hidden Treasure—A Great Sensation—The Excitement Increases—Panic—A Millionaire’s Advice. 460

THE RICHEST SPOT IN THE WORLD.

The Grand Gallery—Glittering Caverns—The World’s Greatest Treasure-Store—“Ventilation”—A “Horse” in the Mine. 479