7/23 Remember that you act exactly as I tell you." Tu-Kila-Kila was evidently overawed by the white man's resolute voice and manner. He had heard before of the sailing gods (as the Polynesians of the old school still call the Europeans); and though but one or two stray individuals among them had ever reached his remote island (mostly as castaways), he was quite well enough acquainted with their might and power to be deeply impressed by Felix's exhortation. "Very well," he made answer, with his jauntiest air, assuming a tone of friendly good-fellowship toward his brother-god. |