d said: "We do not
defend the wrong, but we believe that each man who is charged with a
crime should be permitted to defend himself. If he does not know how to
properly defend himself, then it is our duty to see that he is protected
in all his rights, for he is not a criminal until it is proven."

"He has tried to explain why he took the goods, but you know what he has
said was not true, and he must be punished for it. He must work two
moons without getting any of the coins, and if he repeats the crime, he
must work until he restores the value of the goods taken, so that each
one will know that a thief cannot take things from another without
paying for it."

The incident for a long time deterred anyone from repeating the offense.
It was an object lesson, because it instilled a respect for a law which
was fair to all.

Suros, the chief of the Berees, was the most impressed by the scene, and
could not express himself too forcibly at the wonderful effect which the
principle would have on the tribes in their dealings with each other. He
was really an intelligent native, far ahead of the others in his
comprehension of the duties of one to the other.

The fact that he was regarded with reverence by all but the Kurabus, and
was even respected by them, was a strong factor in determining the
Professor to set in motion a form of government which it was hoped would
forever terminate all bitterness of feeling between the tribes, and
which will be detailed hereafter.

During the day on which the Tuolos submitted, the two chiefs, together
with John, Blakely and Muro, were frequently in consultation.

"The Great White Chief, who rules all of us, wishes to see you, and you
must bring fifty of your warriors with you to his village," said John.
"He will show you how you can be made strong, and your people happy. He
will tell you what our purpose is, and what the Great Spirit asks you to
do. We will start in the morning."

The chief, to the surprise of all, did not demur at this. That night
John called in Blakely, Muro, Ralph and Tom.

"I want you to go with me to the cave on the hill to the east. There are
some things which belong to us. We shall take them, since they are of
no use to the people here, and we may be able to put some of the things
in such a condition that they will be of value to the people on the
island."

The wagon was taken along, and the people wondered at the strange
proceedings. Many of them followed, but