He said we were careless or even worse.

He told me he would speak to the Rajah, and that I was of no account." "Speak to the Rajah!" repeated Lakamba, thoughtfully.

"Listen, Babalatchi: I am sick, and shall withdraw; you cross over and tell the white men." "Yes," said Babalatchi, "I am going over at once; and as to Dain ?" "You get him away as you can best.

This is a great trouble in my heart," sighed Lakamba.
Babalatchi got up, and, going close to his master, spoke earnestly.
"There is one of our praus at the southern mouth of the river.

The Dutch warship is to the northward watching the main entrance.