The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-11-26

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ing that Of bis murdered rival to dritt away
upon the water. "Ycu know me, 10 yotI
notp lam Tongaroro!"
Ellie recognized her captor now, ana sue
was not displeased with the substitution o.,
Tongaroro for tho ruflian who had first seised
her. For this Tongaroro was one OF the
leadiny chiefs Of the islands, as Is impiiea oy
his name, and one Of the most intehigent'
having been diligent for many years to learn
all he could Of Mr.. Fortescue. dc even
spoke English quite 6uently.
81 warned that dog against getting IN my
way," he muttered. sand let them all beware
how they modest me !"
ooh, you will not let them cat me = cried
Ellie, shuddering, her tender and delicate
nature shrinking more from that proclamation
than from death itself.
mo, they shall not eat yeu,' said the say
age, stoutly at least, not without my per-
mission"
"Oh, say that they shall not eat me, in any
case" pleaded Ellie.
al do not care to say that" said the chief
slowly, shaking his head. SOMEBODY
must be eaten in the great festival OF to-mor
row. Perhaps some white man VIII come
this way" -,
"But surely you can save me if you Will
There is one way in which L can save
YOU" said Tongaroro, rs he continued to row
quietly shorewards, land that Is tor you 10
become my Wife,
"Your wife," and the girl shuddcred.
"But that, Sec is out of the question,
said the chief grimIy. And so you VII
| probably be eaten tomorrow
| As she reached the beach she found her
l l. ba l-inn 1f
the father OF Tongaroro.
"Takc her away, and let her be we'll fed y
commanded the chief, addressing his son
;. She must not be found amiss tor the feast
| Of Tomorrow"
Tongar0ru made gesture to the girl, lead
ing the wax toward his house, and she los
| no time in following him.
This house was an average specimen o
the simple constructions Of the island. being
little more than Il matched roof supported
upon posts. 1t stood in retired spot, will
great trees around it, and had about it al
air Of uncommon ncatncsS-a fact owing tt
the refined manners the sister of the young
chief had acquired from the missionaries
and especially from Elites mother.
| "Uerc YOU arc TO stay tonight" said Ton
| naroro. AZ he uShcrcd her into Il small cloSt
apartment at one end Of the house. ." i
YOU make me any trouble. it will be worst
| for YOU shall chain you fast
| son, J will not run away, | assure you
| Do not chain me. 1t does not matter what
becomes of me now-except that | clnnol
bear the thought of being eaten. Do moi
chain me-!
| 81 must" said Top"aroro, grimy. 81
shall be away great deal Tonight, and I'M
afraid that LootOo may come and carry you
off. 4 good chain will prevent all that, ano
| chained you must be!
| lie secured around one Of the girls ankle:
stout chain, which had evidently once be-
lopged to some vessel, and then the Other
| end of the chain was fastened rs securely tt
one of the stout posts supporting the roo
of the dwelling.
! II will bring food and drink" he said
turning away, "and do not be foolish"
The food and drink supplied her, he TOOK
| his departure, leaving her alone IN the dark
| ness.
She had not been il, this place a great
| while. kawcver, when the door OF her prison
| was opened, and the grim figure OF another
| native cl,icl was presented indi>tinctly TO hcl
| gaze.
Are you Tongaroro:" she asked, in 4
nu!lcr of apprehension.
"No, | am Lootoo! Hush. | have come
to release You and carry you otl to the woods
and the uountIin>
"Alas. Won cannot rele2Sc me, even if
wished YOU to-" sighed Ellie. Il an
claincd!'
Chained !"
The newcomer echoed the word in tone
of the .rayc>! annoyance.
Are you telling me the truth - he de-
man led.
You can feel or look for yoErsclt.'
L.ootuo at irs: FELT OF The chain. aud then
produced light by friction. and examined
il. - lie did 50 his brow darkencd fearful
Is. He >cowicd like :; iicnd.
II cannot release ,ou il were TO work
ali nirhl. - he multcrcu. And all will be
decided against me Tomorrow. But there
i, one thing can do; | hate Tongaroro, anu
here is Il chancc for me TO cause him il great
annoynncr."
"lIow:" (Nltcrcd Ellie.
Il will Kill you !" replied Lootoo. "Sincc
cannot set you free, / must Kill you where
you are.'
He drew forth large knife for his pur-
nose. The above we publish as specimen
chaptcr: but the continuation of this story
will he found only in the y. !. Ledger.
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