At night the Rajah came, and the next day I had a visit from him, and found, as I expected, that I had already made his acquaintance three years before at Aru.

He was very friendly, and we had a long talk; but when I begged for a boat and men to take me on to Ke, he made a host of difficulties.

There were no praus, as all had gone to Ke or Aim; and even if one were found, there were no men, as it was the season when all were away trading.

But he promised to see about it, and I was obliged to wait.

For the next two or three days there was more talking and more difficulties were raised, and I had time to make an examination of the island and the people.
Manowolko is about fifteen miles long, and is a mere; upraised coral-reef.