The fire was made up with huge bundles of wood; the natives took their seats around it, with gravity and order; and the boys were led forward by four natives, armed with spears.

Then began what was a regular trial.

The boys, although they could not understand a word of the language, could yet follow the speeches of the excited orators.

One after another arose and told the tale of the treatment that he had experienced.

One showed the weals which covered his back.