New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-24

,uoey out OF the water and thrust into the bottom OF
Tho missionary 7" cried this savage looking eagerly
around upon the surface OF the water.
Inc girl pointed downward. with manner sufficiently
indicative of her belief that tho body OF her father
going down thousands Of feet, the midst of coral
caves beyond all decay. beyond all life. there await
The savage uttered howl OF anger and regret which
sesed that The timely fears OF Ellie for thefemans Of
| her father mad not been uufounded.
Nevef mlnd-you will do as we'll" grunted the saw
These were the last words the unfortunate wretch
uttered, blow at that Instant from the club OF native
overheard and left him senseess TO meet certain death
| by drowning.
"You are yprize, lovely flower OF a hated race 70
muttered the newcomer, he transferred the girl 10 his
own boat, leaving that OF his murdered rival DRIFT
away upon the water. You know Inc, do you mott l
| am TOGgaror0W
Ellie recognized her eaptor now and she was not dis
pleased with the substitution OF TOngarOrO for the RUIZ
fan who had first seized her. For this Tongaroro
one OF the leading chiefs OF the islands. IL implied
been dgeR for many learn all he could OF Mr.
f9re,cue. he even spoke English quite inently =.
mnttered, "snd let them all beware how they modest
metz
"Oh you will not let them eat me 70 cried Ellie shud-
denng. her tender and delicate nature shrinking more
from that PROCLAMATION than from death itself
mo, they shall not eat yOu said the savage, stOuty
at least, not without my permission" 49,
Oh, say tnat they shall not Cat me- in any case y
II do not care TO say that" said the chief. slowly
shaking his head. Somebody must be eaten IN the
great festival OF tomorrow. Perhaps some white man
But surely you can save me II you VIM"
There Is one way In which can save you,' sara
Iongaroro, as he continued to row quietly shorewsrd
land that ia for you to become nv wife,"
"YOur wife :" and the girl shuddered.
But that, see, IL out Of the question" said the
chief, grnly And 80 you will probably be eaten TO-
morrow"
she reached the beach found herself confronted
by the king OF the natives the father OF Tongaroro.
Take her away-and let her be well fed =! commanded
the chief, addressing his She must not DO found
amiSs for the feast of tomorrow"
TOngarOrO made gesture 10 the girl. leading the way
toward his house. and lost time In following him.
constructions OF the island, beng little more than
thaJched roof supported upon posts IL stood In re-
tired spot With great trees around it, and had about IL
an ar OF uncommon neathessd Ilct owing 10 tHe Ie
fined manners the sister Of the young chief had acquired
mother.
Here You stay tonight" said Tongarorc as he
ushcred her into small close apartment ii one end OF
the house III you make mt any trouble, II Will DO tue
worst for you. shall chain YOU fast
"Oh, will not run away, assure you Do not chain
me- IL does not matter what becomes Of now
except that cannot bear the thought OF being eaten
must" said rongaroro grimIy. 81 shall be away
great deal tonight and am afraid that LJotoo may
that, and chained you must beP
He secured around OF the girls ankles a stout
vessel ana then tie other end OF the chain fastened
securely TO one of the stout posts supporting the roof
"Iwl bring food and drink" he said, turning away,
land do not De foolish"
The food and drink supplied her, he took bis depart
ure, leaving her alone in the darkness.
she had not been in this place great while however,
figure of another native chief was presented ndstlncty
10 her gaze.
Are you Tongaroro :" she asked, in Huter OF appre
hensiOn.
NO. am Lootoo ! Hushl I have come to release
you and carry you or TO the woods and the mountains"
"Alasi you cannot release me-evon II wished you
to-" sighed Ellie. 81 am chained!
Chained!
The newcomer echoed the word tone Of tho gray
est annoyance.
Are you telling me the truth ?" he demanded.
"You can feel, or look, for yourself"
LOOOO at FIRST felt OF the chain and then produced
light by friction, ana examined 1t. As he did SC, his
brow darkened fearfuly. He scOwlcd like heni.
Z" cannot release you. IL were To work all night
he muttered. "And all will be decided against INC to
morrow. But there is thing can do hate Tonga
rorO and here Is chance for me u cause him great
annoyance y
"How 4" faltered Ellie.
Z" viii kill you." replied Looto. Since cannot set
you free, | must Kill you where YOU are
lie drew forth a large knife for his purpose. The
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