"I guess we've got 'em pretty well paralyzed," grinned Hugh.

Then he went among them, placing his hands gently upon their woolly heads, Lady Tennys doing likewise.

The flesh of the savages fairly quivered at the touch, yet all seemed delighted that the visitors had condescended to lay hands of kindness upon them.

They began to chatter and chant softly, all the time eyeing Hugh and his companion with reverence.
"They don't seem to thaw out or show any signs of friendship," said Hugh, very much puzzled.

He and his companion walked over to the shade of the rock and calmly sat down to await the next move.