As I emerged I presented a most ghastly and horrifying spectacle.

My body was covered with congealed blood, and even my long hair was all matted and stiffened with it.

But never can I forget the feeling of exhilaration and strength that took possession of me as I stood there looking at my faithful companion.

_I was absolutely cured_--a new man, a giant of strength! I make a present of the cure to the medical profession.
Without delay I made my way down to the lagoon and washed myself thoroughly, scrubbing myself with a kind of soapy clay, and afterwards taking a run in order to get dry.

This extraordinary system of applying the carcass of a freshly killed animal is invariably resorted to by the natives in case of serious illness, and they look upon it as an all but infallible cure.