Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-25

CHAPTER XXvII
We must now again return to Philip
and Krantz, who had a long conversation
upon the strange temperance Of Schrif-
ten. All that they could agree upon was
that he should be carefully watched, and
that they should dispense with his COM
pany as soon rs possible. Krantz had in
terrogated him rs to his escape, and
Schriften had informed him, in his usual
sneering manner, that one Of the sweeps
Of the raft had been allowed to get adrift
during the scufflc, and that he had foated
on it until he had gained small island;
that on seeing the peroqua, he had once
more launched it, and supported himself
by It, until he was perceived and picked
up. As there was nothing impossible,
although much of the improbable, in this
account, Krantz asked no more questions
The next morning, the wind having abat-
ed, they launched the peroqua, and made
sail for the island of Ternate.
II was four days before they arrived, as
every night they landed and hauled up
their craft on the sandy beach. Philips
heart was relieved at the knowledge Of
Amine's safety, and he could have been
happy at the prospect Of again meeting
her had he not been 20 constantly fRetted
by the company Of Sehriften.
There was something 30 strange, % con-
trary to human nature, that the little
man, though diAbolical ~ he appeared to
be in his disposition, should never hint at,
or complain of Philips attempts upon his
life. Had he oomplained-hnd he accused
Philip of murder-had he vowed venge-
ance, and demanded justice on his re.
turn to the authorities, 1t had been differ
emit; but no-there he was, making his
unoAlled for and impsrtinent obasrvations,
with his eternal chuckle and ssrcAsln, ns
| II he had not the least cause OF aAkse OF
Ill win.
As soon as they arrived at tho principal
port and town Of Ternate, they were con-
Quoted to large cabin, built Of palmetto
leaves and bamboo, and requested not to
leave 1t until their arrival had been an.
nounoed to the king. Tho peculiar cour'
tssy and good breeding of these islanders
was the constant theme of remark OF
Philip and Krantz; their religion, as well
as their dress, appeared to be compound
Of tho Mohammedan and Malayan.
After few hours they were summoned
to attend the audience of the king, held
in the open air. The king was seated un
der portioo, attended by q numerous con
course of priests and soldiers. There wa!
much company, but little splendor. AL
who were about the king were robed IL
white, with white turbans, but he him
self was without ornament. The frs
thing that struck Philip and Krant;
when they were ushered into the presenc,
spdssy IND the hRfaagHSlf Viz sl s yg
bleach 1t. y
Having followed the example of I'll
who introduced them, and saluted til
king after the Mohammedan custom, the,
were requested to be seated; and throuel
the Portuguese interpretation the for
mer communication of the islanders will
the Portuguese, who had been driven from
the place, made the Portuguese laneuae,
well known BY many-a few question:
We're put by the king. who babe them wei
come, and then requested to know how
tney had been wrecked.
Philip entered into short detail. II
which he stated that his wife had beer
separated from him, and was he under
stood, In the hands Of the Portuguese a,
Tidore. He requested to know II his ma;
esty could assist him in obtaining her re-
lease, or In going to Join her.
1t is we'll said" replied the king,
Let refreshments be brought In for the
strangers, and the audience Is broken I'M u
In few minutes there remained Of all
the court but two or three OF the kings
confidential friends and advisers; and a
collation. of ourries, fish, and variety Of
other dishes was served up. After 1t was
over, the king then said: 1.-The Portu.
guese are dogs; they are our enemies-
VIII you assist US to fight thems We have
large guns, but do not understand the use
OF them as well as you do. will send a
fleet against the Portuguese at Tidore, II
you will assist me- Say, Hollanders will
you fght9 You," addressing Philip, twill,
then recover your wife"
| VIII give an answer to you tomor-
row." replied Philip. II must consult
with my friend. AS told you before, I
was the captain Of the ship, and this was
my second in command-we will consult
together" Sohriften, whom Philip had
represented as common seaman, had not
been brought up into the presence of the
king.
1T is good" replied The king; "tomor.
row we will expect your reply"
on their return to the cabin, found that
che king had sent them, as present, two
complete Mohammedan dresses, with tur-
bans. These were welcome, for their own
garments We're sadly tattered and very un-
ut for exposure TO the burning sun Of those
dimes. Their peaked hats, too, collected
the rays Of heat, which were intolerable;
and they gladly exchanged them for tho
white turban. Secreting their money in
the Malayan sash, which formed part of
the attire, they soon robed themselves In
the native garments the comfort of which
was Immediately acknowledged. After a
long consultation, it was decided that
they should accept the terms offered by the
king, as this was the only feasible way by
which Philip could hope to reobtain DOS.
session OF Anime. Their consent was
communicated to the king on the follow.
Ing day, and every preparation was made
for the expedition.
On the evening of the second day they
had made the island of Tidore and run
down to within few miles Of the Portu-
guese factory and fort. Tho natives of the
country, who disliked, though they feared
to disobey, the Portuguese. had opittad