t named the island 'Rescue'?"

This important function was attended to and a note made in the log that
the island discovered in south latitude 41 deg. 37' 10", and west longitude
138 deg. 2' 56", by the steamship _Pioneer_, was formally named _Rescue_.

Long before the village was reached the great fog horn of the _Pioneer_
commenced to give the signal. The villagers knew what it meant, and the
old Chief himself was at the landing place to welcome the visitors.

The boats were manned by the sailors, and the boys, together with John,
Ephraim, and Caramo, were in the first boat. When Ta Babeda gazed at
Ephraim, he was astounded. John had not informed him of the name of his
visitor, but he continued to gaze at him in amazement.

It was evident that the old Chief was impressed with his appearance, so
unlike anything he had ever before known in the form of a human being.
When they arrived at the Chief's house, John awaited the proper time
before making the introductions, and finally said:

"It gives me pleasure to introduce to you, the greatest enemy you have.
This is Rumisses, the Cannibal Chief of the Umbolos."

The Chief was startled beyond measure. True, he knew that John and his
party had come into contact with his arch enemy, but this was certainly
a thrilling way to bring them together.

Ephraim walked forward and seized the Chief by the hand, and then
pressed his nose against him. This was, of course, symbolic of
friendship.

The Chief unhesitatingly accepted the token, but he could not remove his
eyes. Here was the man, so unlike all others, and the impression of
superiority, undoubtedly, was also in his mind, but Ephraim quickly
relieved him of his reflections, as he said:

"Because I am so unlike you, is not due to any particular knowledge, or
favor from the Great Spirit. I am a white man, like the Great Chief
here, and was unfortunate to be cast among the natives in the north,
and I have tried for many years to prevent the practicing of the
sacrifices, and have succeeded."

"But we were told that all the people you captured from us were
sacrificed."

"It is not true. They are all living with us in perfect happiness and
contentment."

"Then why is it that we have been so much deceived?"

"Because the Korinos have not told you the truth. They did this because
they knew no better."

"Yes; the White Chief has told us that they have deceived us, and I
believe him. But I learn that my Korinos have gone