were surprised to see many along the shore with small bags.

"They are searching for something," remarked Harry. "I wonder what it
can be?"

"Possibly clams. Don't you remember the first week when we lived on
clams, after we reached Wonder Island? What delightful days we had; and
how afraid we were of every noise, and used to start up at every new
sound."

"And wasn't it a joy to make the new things, and see every day bring new
wonders to us after we moved to the Cataract?"

"I have a love for that old home. We were so happy there. I know I am
not happier now when we own all the treasures of the caves, than when we
were building the water wheel, and the little shop, and tending the
yaks," answered George, as he gazed across the sea, and thought of the
glorious times and of their wonderful adventures.

When they saw the streams of people coming from the shore they recalled
that the people were preparing for the feast. It was remarkable that
clams were an article of food with these people when those on the island
they had just left, despised all fish and sea food.

They wandered along the beach, fully a mile south of the village, and
quite out of reach of the people, and were soon in the mild surf. After
a half hour of this enjoyment they dressed, and ascended a slight
elevation from which could be seen the character of the land along the
sea.

To the north and south of their position the land was much higher, the
northern portion having the appearance of very high hills, if not
mountains.

"Do you think John was thinking about the caves when the guards brought
in the Korinos?" remarked George, as they were descending the ridge.

"I thought of it," answered Harry. "But I learned from Muro that he
knew where they made their homes!"

"Then he must have watched them, as John suggested!"

"No; one of the men told him just before he left."

"What did he say?"

"That they should follow the trail to the north of the grove until they
reached the sea."

"Then Muro must know that the sea is near?"

"I think he does."

During the descent from the hill the ocean was visible directly to the
east. Both, at the same instant, caught sight of a sail. They gasped in
surprise, as they gazed at the unusual spectacle.

"I would like to know who that can be," queried Harry. "Let us tell John
and then get something so we can signal it."

They rushed down the hill, and ran hurriedly through the streets of the
village, t