Grimly he warned his fellow-guest to take himself home, make ready for war, and prepare to be killed--and eaten.

Landing in New Zealand, he determined to imitate Napoleon.

Allowing for the enormous difference in his arena, he managed to be nearly as mischievous.
His luckless enemies, armed only with spears, tomahawks, stones and clubs, were shot and enslaved by thousands and eaten by hundreds.

Wide districts were swept bare of people.

No man cared for anything except to procure a gun and thereby have a chance to save his life.