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


We must now again return to Philip
and Krantz, who had long conversation
upon the strange temperance Of Schrif-
ten. All TINT they could agree upon was
that he should be carefully watched. and
that they should dispense with his COM
pany as soon MS 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 scutfle, 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 Il, 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.
1t was four days before they arrived, as
every night they landed and hauled up
their Draft 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 ffetted
by tho company Of sehriften.
There was something 80 strange, 70 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 no complained-had he accused
Philip of murder-had he vowed venge-
ance, and demanded Justice on his to.
turn to the authorities, 1t had bean differ
emit; but no-there he WAS, making his
uncalled for and impairment observations,
with his eternal chuckle and satoasrn, a.
| II he had not the least cause OF Ahkse OF
Ill will
Az soon as they arrived at the 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
nounced to the king. Tho peculiar cour-
sssy and good breeding of these islanders
was the constant theme Of remark of
Philip and Krantz; their religion, as we'll
as their dress, appeared to be compound
Of the 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 a numerous con-
course Of priests and soldiers. There was
much company, but little splendor. AL
who were about the king were robed II
. white, with white turbans, but he him
self was without ornament The 6rs'
thing that struck Philip and Krant;
~ss Md the RRfasaAtfa Shs e1 .
bleach 1t.
Having followed the example of t.!
who introduced them, and saluted III
n king after the Mohsmmedan custom, the
were requested to be seated; and through
the Portuguese interpreters-fort the for
mer communication of the islanders will
the Portuguese, who had been driven from
}. the place, made the Portuguese languag
we'll known by many-a few question
were put by the king. who babe them vel
come, and then requested to know hov
they had been wrecked
Philip entered into short detail, 1,
J. which he stated that his wife had bee,
separated from him, and was, he under
stood, In the hands Of the Portuguese a
Ttdore. He requested to know II his mai
esty could assist him in obtaining her 70
lease, or in going to Join her.
ut is we'll said," replied the king
Let refreshments be brought in for th,
strangers, and the audience is broken up ;
In q few minutes there remained Of al
the court but two or three OF the king
confidential friends and advisers; and
collation. of ourries, fish, and variety o
other dishes was served up. After 1t wa
over, the king then said: 1.-The Portu
guese are dogs; they are our enemies
will you assist US to fight thems We hav,
large guns but do not understand the us
Of them as well as you do will send .
fleet against the Portuguese at Tidore, 4
you will assist me. Say, Hollanders, viii
you fghtP You" addressing Philip twill
then recover your wife,
II will give an answer to you tomor
J. row." replied Philip. II must consul
0 with my friend. Az told you before,
q was the captain Of the ship, and this wa
my second in command-we will consul
together" Sohriften, whom Philip hat
represented aS common seaman, had no
r been brought up into the presence Of tn,
king.
ut is good, replied the king; "tomor
row we will expect your reply"
Philip and Krantz took their leave, ant
on their return to the cabin. found tha,
the king had sent them, as present, IN,
complete Mohammedsn dresses, With tur
s bans. These were welcome, for their OWL
garments were sadly tattered and very un
at for exposure 70 the burning sun Of thos,
dimes. Their peaked hats, too, collected
the rays Of heat, which were intolerable
and they gladly exchanged them for th,
| white turban. Secreting their money II
the Malayan SASH which formed part q
the attire, they soon robed themselves II
tho native garments, the comfort of which
was Immediately acknowledged. After
long consultation, it was decided tina,
they should accept the terms offered by thu
king, as this was the only feasible way BY
which Philip could hope to reobtain pos
session Of Anime. Their consent wal
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 rur
down to within a few miles Of the Portu
guese factory and fort Tho natives OF the
country, who disliked, though they feared
to disobey, the Portuguese, had quilted