to bits.

Through the entire fleet stalked the monster, dealing out death and
destruction to all, and, when there remained naught to vent its wrath
upon, like an insatiate giant, it turned toward the jungle. Straight
up the river it marched, rooting up trees, tearing down banks, and
gradually vanished in the distance, leaving wreckage and disaster in
its path.

Silenced by the terrible spectacle, the Americans seemed to huddle
closer together for protection, or comfort. But two figures stood
out alone on the _Sabah's_ deck.

Papita's eyes were fastened on Piang, on the charm that dangled from
his necklace of crocodile teeth; Piang was lost in Ganassi Peak. His
eyes were filled with a divine awe as he silently faced his beloved
peak, where dwelt his wonder man, the Hermit Ganassi. Every element
of his being, his very attitude, proclaimed that his spirit was
pouring out a thanksgiving to his patron, whose prayers to Allah,
the Merciful, had sent the waterspout to destroy his enemies. The
Christians, boasting a greater God, were put to shame by this artless
exhibition of a faith that they could never feel, and their eyes were
filled with admiration as they looked upon this Moro boy, transfigured
in his faith, as he muttered softly:

"There is no God but Allah!"

THE END

NOTES

[1] _Bichara_ means meeting and corresponds to the East Indian word,
_durbar_.

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