To prove that they are, Possuelo and the crew will welcome visit after visit, surrendering item after item. The Korubo's new curiosity raises risks. They are not alone in this area, and they could wind up in a village where they aren't welcome. We don't know how those other people will react. And they might become violent.
Meetings also mean more exposure to disease.
Possuelo will warn the Indians of the dangers they could face and counsel them to be cautious. But heavy rains have not dampened the Korubo's curiosity, so Possuelo will accelerate his schedule. The Rio Jacurapa , a double-decked expedition vessel, is anchored at the confluence of the two rivers while construction continues on a floating post that will be moored at that spot. Most left with only a grumble after the expedition crew explained that the region was being protected as Indian land. Tension mounted until the crew of the illicit vessel acquiesced to a search.