ages. Surrounded. Preparing for defense. The second
attack. The fight. The natives apparently preparing to rush
them.

XVIII. DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Page 222

The effect of the second volley. The determination of the
attacking party. The fire on all sides. The ammunition getting
low. The relief party under John. Hearing the sounds of firing.
The surprise of the natives. The savages repulsed. Muro and the
men follow the fleeing natives. Recalled by John. Aiding the
wounded. Taking along a wounded Chief. The litter. The decoy.
Returning to the ship. Observing the enemy from a tree-top.
Following up the party. A rear guard. The runner reports the
determination of the natives to follow. The signal shots to the
ship. Reinforcements. The determination to explore the island
and meet the natives. John with the boys and a strong party
remain. The _Pioneer_ sails for Wonder Island. Holding a
council.

XIX. FIGHT WITH NATIVES AND RETURN TO WONDER ISLAND Page 231

Arrangements for the _Pioneer_ to return. Ammunition needed. The
arrangement of the men for scouting and picketing. Leaving
security harbor. A plant which devours insects. Venus's
fly-trap. How plants absorb food. Irritability. How the leaf
digests the fly. Food absorbed by leaves as well as by roots. A
cache of human skulls. Head hunters. The vele. A hoodoo. The
rattle. The vele and the bamboo box. How it is worked to produce
the charm. Evidences of extreme superstitions. Witch doctors.
Peculiar noises. Doleful sounds. Speculating on the mysteries of
the island.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
PAGE
He turned it over and examined every portion 75
The rites were progressing very satisfactorily 195
She ... found herself standing in front of a tall oval mirror 218

Fig. 1. The Mysterious Message. 28
Fig. 2. The Walter Letter. 40
Fig. 3. The Fire-fly. 57
Fig. 4. Inscription on the Skull. 60
Fig. 5. Measuring by Triangulation. 76
Fig. 6. The Second Limb