"Would a little man trust himself in the power of such great chiefs, if his heart was crooked.

I came for help, but if it pleases you to continue to the village, and to leave these bad men, it will please me also." "And if we attack these men," asked Muata, after a pause, "what plan have you made for us ?" The boatman was relieved.

His eyes brightened again.

"See, we would land beyond that point ahead, and in the dark steal upon the robbers." "We are too few," said Muata, after turning the matter over.

"Now, if you could bring some of your friends to help, it might be done." "I am alone, and you are great warriors.