telling effect.

The warriors from Wonder Island mingled with the villagers. It was
singular that there was not an expression of hatred. They fraternized,
and related stories of Wonder Island, and the people told them about
their own island.

The boys met many of their own ages, and to them they showed the
revolvers, and the marine glasses, and then astounded them by exhibiting
the watches which they carried.

CHAPTER V

RETURN OF THE NATIVES

Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous
trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives
adored. Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island
were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as
presents.

John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned,
that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for
the visitors.

"But where are the Korinos?" asked George.

True, they had disappeared.

"Let us see John about that," responded Harry.

They had some time in finding him, but later on learned that he was
attending to the wounded, and caring for the late prisoners.

"It would not be wise to speak to the Chief about that now," responded
John. "The leaven is working well in his mind. Besides, I fear that he
will wreak vengeance on them, and we must prevent him from killing
them."

As the boys were leaving John they saw fifty of the warriors leave the
Chief's home, marching out of the village to the east. Muro entered the
hut where John was staying, and announced that the Chief wished to see
him.

John continued with his work, after informing Muro that he would soon
visit the Chief. The boys later saw John and Muro on their way to the
"Palace," as Harry called the royal residence, and begged John's
permission to accompany them.

The Chief received them with special marks of attention, and John
thanked him for the invitation.

"This is the day which the Wise Men have appointed for the sacrifices,
and the people are preparing the feast, in accordance with our custom.
It is my wish that you shall be my guests, and take part in our
ceremonies," remarked the Chief.

Muro, in behalf of John, thanked him for the invitation, and assured him
that they would gladly join in the rites. Then, he continued: "I wish to
inform you that we left at the seashore, on the other side of the
island, some gifts which I am desirous of presenting to you