Night fell; Mataafa had taken Saluafata, Tamasese had lost it; and that was all.

But the day came near to have a different and very singular issue.

The village was not long in the hands of the Mataafas, when a schooner, flying German colours, put into the bay and was immediately surrounded by their boats.

It chanced that Brandeis was on board.

Word of it had gone abroad, and the boats as they approached demanded him with threats.