The natives indulged in wild dances round them, and feasting and festivities were kept up all through the night.

Four watches were stationed, one at each post of the temple; and the boys saw that, for the present, at least, all thought of escape was out of the question.

And therefore, stretching themselves at full length on the sand, they were speedily asleep.
For some days, the position remained unchanged.

The boys were well fed, and cared for.

Offerings of fruit, fish, and other eatables were duly presented.