s of like character, could be drawn, and
thus convey the name without difficulty. Uraso and Muro mean some
particular things or objects which can be depicted, and thus one tribe
can communicate with the other, even though they do not understand each
other's language."

"Then clothing is also another way of showing rank or title?"

"In countries where people are compelled to wear covering as a matter of
comfort, the clothing was adopted as a means of expressing the person's
position in life."

After John and his party left the Brabos' village, the Professor called
Blakely into consultation, and advised him to organize the remaining
warriors into some cohesive form, and provide a definite and orderly
plan of carrying out the scouting and picketing tactics necessary to
keep them advised of the movements of the hostiles.

Blakely had already acquired a fairly good knowledge of the rudiments of
the native tongue, so that he was able to get along well in giving his
orders and disposing of the warriors. He was ably seconded by Ralsea and
Sutoto; and especially, the latter, became one of the most important
factors in the organization of the tribes in making a strong and
intelligent fighting force.

Two days after John left, it was announced that the old Chief Suros was
on his way from the southern part of the island, and the Professor
headed a party of thirty picked men, accompanied by Sutoto, to welcome
him. The warriors were taken from the four tribes.

They met the litter, bearing the Chief, fully five miles from the
village, and Suros was visibly affected at the honor shown him. The
Professor extended every act of courtesy, and when they arrived at the
village, the Professor was quick to give him the full details of all the
happenings since their last interview.

"We have talked over the plans to make you and all of your people happy
and strong. I have sent a number of the warriors to my village, and they
will bring all our things with them, so that we may put them up in your
country, and teach your people how to build and to make useful articles,
and beautiful ornaments."

"I have heard the wonderful things which you have done, and what you
have promised, and we will try and follow your words," he answered.

"I have told the people that you must be here, as we value your wisdom.
We would go to you, but we still have powerful enemies to the north, and
they are waiting to attack us. Until we are safe from them we c