boys began to examine their
weapons, and to look apprehensive.

The wild fruits of the tropics were now seen in abundance in every
direction. Bananas, the Bread Fruit, Cocoa, and Date Palm, on every
hand.

The most astonishing thing, however, was the profusion of flowers, of
every variety, seemingly, and the air was scented as with one vast
bouquet.

Sutoto stopped and pointed ahead: "They are in the trees gathering
fruit." The party halted, and looked, and then proceeded.

They were, undoubtedly, the first of the criminals. A half mile beyond,
and in a plain road, were several of the inhabitants. Those in the
trees, two men and a boy, descended, and, together with two women,
walked across the field, to witness the newly-arrived criminals, as they
supposed.

They were astounded at the appearance of the party. The Chief's son
addressed the men, and told them who they were, and their mission. As
this was the first time that such a visit had ever been made, the man
instructed the boy to run to the village and inform the people, and he
scurried away.

Meantime the party moved on, and, as they proceeded, more and more of
the inhabitants were seen. To the right were people in the fields,
engaged in some sort of work there. This was singular. Nothing of that
kind was seen in the village where Beralsee was chief.

"What is the name of this town where the convicts live?" asked Harry.

"Hutoton," replied Calmo.

"And what is the name of your town?"

"Sasite."

"Rather queer names, I should say," exclaimed Harry.

John laughed and glanced at Harry, as he said: "I wonder how _Unity_,
and _Pioneer_, and _Mayfield_, and the queer English names sound to
them!"

"Oh, I suppose they have some good reason for having such names."

"Yes; for the same reason that we apply names to certain things. See
what a wonderful expression there is in the word 'Harsh,' and how
expressive it is compared with its opposite 'soft.' How the first word
grates, and the second comes out so smoothly. Then, compare 'swift' and
'slow'; or 'sweet' and 'sour.' Ugh! I can almost taste the last word."

John roared, as he saw the serious aspect of Harry's face. But other
sights now attracted their attention. A group of men and women appeared.
How strange the natives looked. They were well dressed, that is, judged
from the people in Sasite, and they were people of good deportment, if
those of the inhabitants that accompanied them were fair specimens