My arrival at the village created some excitement; but I was plainly no longer regarded as a friend or one of the family.

Runi was absent, and I looked forward to his return with no little apprehension; he would doubtless decide my fate.

Kua-ko was also away.

The others sat or stood about the great room, staring at me in silence.

I took no notice, but merely asked for food, then for my hammock, which I hung up in the old place, and lying down I fell into a doze.