A Gentleman From The Sun Never before had I seen the deep foliage of woodlands navigated by canoes.

But on they came sailing through the leaves; two abreast; borne on men's shoulders; in each a chief, carried along to the measured march of his bearers; paddle blades reversed under arms.

As they emerged, the multitude made gestures of homage.

At the distance of some eight or ten paces the procession halted; when the kings alighted to the ground.
They were fine-looking men, arrayed in various garbs.

Rare the show of stained feathers, and jewels, and other adornments.