he savage violates the pledge which is thus
given. John knew this, and felt assured the great Chief would respect
it.

When the latter came into the village, the first sight that met his
eyes, was the demolished stockade. He looked at it for a moment, in
silence. Then some of the old men came forward, and began to tell him
the wondrous tales of kindness.

The Chief went to his own home, and when he saw that everything was
untouched, and that none of the people was harmed, he could not
understand the actions of the White Chief, and so expressed his
astonishment to Uraso and Muro. When he was told that the latter were
Chiefs of two tribes on Wonder Island, he was still more surprised.

"Do you not fight each other?" he asked.

Uraso smiled, as he answered: "Why should we fight? There is no pleasure
in killing, or in causing suffering. We used to think about those things
as you do."

"What made you think otherwise?"

"The White Chief told us it was wrong, and we have found that his words
were true."

"Where is this place where your tribe may be found?"

"It is on the other side of the sea, over there," answered Uraso,
pointing to the west.

"Will it take long to get there?"

"It takes only one sun, and the White Chief would be so happy to take
you there and show you the great village, and to see the people and the
Chiefs who live together in happiness, and to learn from the people
themselves how they enjoy their homes, and make the many curious things
that the White Chief has brought over for you."

The Chief looked about him, and finally said: "I want to see the White
Chief."

John had purposely refrained from going to the Chief's home, but Uraso
accompanied him at John's request, because he was the more diplomatic,
and wielded a stronger influence than Muro, owing to his remarkable
personality.

John was glad of the opportunity, and the boys, as usual, were also
present. The Chief's eyes followed the two boys, as they entered. He
smiled at them, as John came up and greeted him.

Uraso told John what they had talked about, and that the Chief was
interested in his story of Wonder Island.

"Our Great Chief will welcome you to Wonder Island," said John.

The Chief looked at John for a moment, and then his eyes wandered to
Uraso, as he answered: "Is there still a greater Chief? Is there a man
more powerful than this Chief?"

Uraso laughed, as did John. "Tell him," said John, "that our Chief is
powerful