The New York herald., 1873-11-24
the water ia full or sharks ~

The water is full or snarksn
que httle needed, In that awful hour, this addi-
tional peril
ION, father speak to me !" she cried, sustaining
water.
The dumbness succeeding this appeal was ter
!,py sgnlncant, as was also the very lnertness Of
He Is dead ~ she gasped
hovering over the edge OF the boat, and needless
alike OF the cries OF the sayages OF the missiles
they were still dischargng at her. the poor girl
placed her hand upon the heart Of the mis-
| sloIAry.
1t had indeed ceased to beat.
AND ! may as wen die, toon was the cry OF
anguish tnat weiled TO Ellies lips as she capszed
sink in the sea 70 keep i from falling into the
hands M OF the cannlbals. % sOf what further use Is
| murderous enemies2 1t matters little what be-
comes OF me now," said Ellie TO herself she
| swan shoreward "rhey can do what they will.u
| The next instant she was seized Dy the hair OF
her head by the foremost OF her pursuers, ana
dragged rudeg out Of the water and thrust into the
.erhe missionary ?, cried this savage, looking
eagerly around upon the surface OF the water
sufficiently indicative OF her belief that the body OF
her father was going down thousands OF feet to the
midst OF coral caves, beyond all decay, DeyOnu all
| lie, there TO await the resurrection.
The savage uttered howl OF anger and regret
which attested tnat the timely fears OF Ellie or the
! remains OF her father had not been uni0unded.
Never mind-you VIII do as well," grunted tne
savage significantly.
/
wretch ever uttered. blow at that instant from
| the club OF a native, who had arrived In second
boat, having Knocked him overheard and lett him
| senseless to meet q certain death by drowning.
"You are my prize, lovely flower OF hated race !"
muttered the new conner, as ne transferred the
| rival to driit away upon the water 'lou know
me, do you not2 lam Tongarorol"
Ellie recognized her captor now, and she was not
dispeasei with the substitution or Tongaroro for
the runian tho had at first seized her. For tins
Tongarora was one or the leading chiefs OF the
| slands-as Is implied by his name-and one OF the
most intelligent having ,1a been eq dlgent Tor many ny
even spoke English quite fluently.
u warned that dog against getting in my way"
he muttered, "and let them all beware how they
molest me.r
.'Oh, you will not let them eat me ?" cried Ellie
shuddering, her tender and delicate nature shrin X
ing Is more ron that proclamation than rom death
40 they shall not eat you," said the savage
stouty; at least, not without my permission
"Oh, say that they shall not eat me- IN any case, !"
pleaded Ellie.
n do not care to say that said the CHIEF
eaten in the great festival OF tomorrow. Perhaps
some white man will come this way''-
But surely you can save me II you wil.n
There is one way in which can save you,' said
Tongaroro as he continued to row quietly shore
ward land that is Tor you to become my wife,
.Your vile /" and the glrl shuddered.
"But that, see, Is out OF the question:" said the
chief, grlmiy. "And SO you VIII probably be eaten
AS she reached the beach she found herself con-
ironted by the king OF the natives the father OF
Tongar0r0.
take her away and let her be well fed," CON-
manded the CHIEF, addressing his son. She must
not be found amiss lor the feast Of tomorrow"
Tangaroro made gesture to the girl. leading
the way toward his house, and she lost no time III
following him.
This house was an average specimen OF the SIM
pie constructions of the island, being little more
than thatcned roof supported upon posts. IL
stood in retired spot wltn great trees around it,
and had about it an air OF uncommon neatness-a
TACT owing to the refined manners the sister the
young chief had acquired from the missionaries,
and especially from EllieiS mother,
"Here you are to stay tonight" said Tongaroro,
ne ens Of e you mako me
trouble 1t Will be the worse Tor you. shall chaln
"oh will not run away assure you Do not
chain me It does not matter what becomes Of
me now-except that cannot bear the thought OF
being eaten DO not chain mel"
Il must" said Tongaroro grmly. Il shall be
away great deal tonight, and am AFRAID that
Lootoo may come and carry you OH. good
chain will prevent all that, and chained you must
be!r
He secured around one of the girls ankles a
stout chain which had evidently once belonged to
some vessel, and then the other end OF the chain
fastened as securely to one OF The stout posts
supporting the roof OF the uwellina
Il will bring iood ana drink" he said turning
away, land do not be ioolish.n
The ood and drink supplied her. he took his de-
parture, leaving her alone IN the darkness.
She had not been IN this place great while,
however, when the door OF her prison was opened
and the grim hgure OF another native Chief was
presented ndistinctly to her gaze.
'Are you Tonearoro r' she asked, in iutter o
applcucHSlon.
you, and carry you of TO the woods ana the noun
tains ~
Alas you cannot release me-even If wished
you to-" signed Ellie. ~ am chained'
| "Chainedn
The new conner echoed the word in a tone OF the
grayeSt annoyance.
..Are you telling me the truth 2" he demanded.
.You can feel or look, Tor yourself"
Lootoo at first felt OF the chain, and tnen pro-
duced night by friction, and examined Ii. As he
did SO, his brow darkened fearfully. he scowled
like fend.
'.l cannot release you. II were TO work all
night he muttered. "And all Will be decided
against me tomorrow. But there Is one thing |
can DO; hate TongarOro, and here Is q chance Tor
me TO cause him great annoyance"
.Howf" laltered Ellie.
n viii kill your replied Lootoo. ''Snce can
not set you free must kill you where you arel'
he drew forth large knife Tor his purpose. The
above we publish as specimen chapter but the
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