The Wonder Island Boys: Conquest of the Savages

tire party, and John moved forward, pla

unishing you? If you do not answer immediately I wil

of the most powerful Saboros sprang upon them and bound them together face to face. John stood there with arms folded. He

he effect was doubly so to the two Krishnos. John had staged this to produce the greatest effect. The Krishnos were bound

ecations on their enemies, but soon, as the blows conti

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. They again persevered in their silence, and at a

ment began they yielded an

ot come to your assistance. Why

chiefs not to

hat the Tuolos must give up their captives,

not tell you so," th

this sight they pleaded for mercy, and promised to do as John requested. They were relea

he Tuolo character. They regarded themselves to be the superiors of all the tribes, and hitherto had treated

habitants. That there was indecision became apparent, and the condition of the Krishnos more prec

om the large circle within which the Krishno

it mean?"

surrounded, and have decided to d

toward the position occupied by John. Muro beckoned to John, and together

nd another no less distinguished stepp

e called to follow is the next in rank. As there

s they neared each other the chief, in the mo

me to make war

ed: "You have always been the aggressor against the other people, and you have within

will n

te Chief will

o of my people and I took them from you with only four men. All the tribes but you and the Illyas ha

fire guns which will compel you to yield. If you will surrender, we will see to it that you

, and proceeded: "What did the Krishnos tell you? Did they not tell you to surrender? Did

? John continued: "When this speaks," he said, pointing to h

know you will

oke: "Ask the Kurabus whether t

heir word if they know the others will do so. He has armed the tribes who have allied themselves with him,

104 "He does not believe in making sacrifices.

ng his head, said: "I believe the white man

hn and Muro remaining there, as an indicat

ccording to custom, will first tel

ead of his warriors, the latter of whom had left their bows an

peared the warriors

you that we will be friends." And John

each other's hands, and I am glad to see that

to the village, the different ones telling the Tuolos the wonderful things the White Chie

iven into the village, the people gathered around the curious contrivance. Some of them rememp

o them, and simulating the act of John, held out his hand. The boys understood i

s, and for the benefit of their new allies, put them through a manual of arms. The precision with which this

of the Krishnos. They had been bound; and were now lying in disgrace a

f gave a command, and a number of warriors rushed up to t

d quietly said: "They wil

said: "The Great Spirit will be o

you have me

them t

e to them: "The White Chief has askedp. 106 me not to

m, but Muro was quick to assure them

ge hut, to again witness the place where they had spent two

e second insulting message came from the Illyas, in which the statement was made that they and the Tuolos

s was not necessary, as the Tuolos were

ing two or three rooms, and these were plainly fitted up for comfort. Some of th

weaving the cloth goods was not interrupted for a moment. As stated, the women began to drift in, and the Professor welcome

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round surrounding it, and the first care was to advise them how to lay o

s work was one of charity. Instead each head of a family was made to understand that he must pay for t

houses, and then began a new system of providing for their keep. Hitherto, they had boarded at the expense of the common fund; but now this was gra

his new phase of living brought out traits common to humanity everywhere. Some more eager than others, and having

the part of the Professor, and by example, he instilled into the policemen, whichp. 108 he had installed, the princip

efore the Professor. The arrest of a thief was such a new proceeding that the workers could

. George did it vigorously, too, but it was a plain and palpable case, and he was found guilty. This proceeding w

who is charged with a crime should be permitted to defend himself. If he does not know how to properly defend himse

. He must work two moons without getting any of the coins, and if he repeats the crime, he must work until he restores the

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eating the offense. It was an object lesson, because

y at the wonderful effect which the principle would have on the tribes in their dealings with each other. He w

a strong factor in determining the Professor to set in motion a form of government which it was hoped w

, the two chiefs, together with John, Blakel

ith you to his village," said John. "He will show you how you can be made strong, and your people happy. He

d not demur at this. That night John

110 to us. We shall take them, since they are of no use to the people here, and we may be able to

of them followed, but Muro warned them to remain behind. It was evident to all, howe

age side, and, lighting the candles, immediately entered the cavern. John led the way

ings were not massive, but showed the most delicate tracings, in the first chamber reached

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