When they happen across an Adventurer from Mexico, and the ancient City he has discover'd beneath the Earth, where thousands of Mummies occupy the Streets in attitudes of Living Business, embalm'd with Gold divided so finely it flows like Gum.
In Thomas Pynchon's "Mason & Dixon," an intriguing encounter occurs when the protagonists meet a Mexican adventurer. He reveals the existence of a remarkable ancient city hidden underground, which has been largely forgotten by time.
This city is home to thousands of mummies that populate the streets, seemingly engaged in daily activities, preserved remarkably well. The mummies are adorned with gold that is so finely crafted, it resembles flowing gum, offering...
