This, Jimmy also must have told them.

And as they had done before, when my comrade, to oblige me, started on his perilous journey to Nukuheva, they looked upon me, in his absence, as one of two inseparable friends who was a sure guaranty for the other's return.
This is only my own supposition, however, for as to all their strange conduct, it is still a mystery.
'You see what sort of a taboo man I am,' said the sailor, after for some time silently following the path which led up the mountain.

'Mow-Mow made me a present of this pig here, and the man who carries it will go right through Happar, and down into Nukuheva with us.

So long as he stays by me he is safe, and just so it will be with you, and tomorrow with Tommo.

Cheer up, then, and rely upon me, you will see him in the morning.' The ascent of the mountain was not very difficult, owing to its being near to the sea, where the island ridges are comparatively low; the path, too, was a fine one, so that in a short time all three were standing on the summit with the two valleys at their feet.