essing, an effort would be made to open
up communication with him, and through that channel they could reach the
inhabitants of the island, and thus advise them that they did not mean
to do them an injury.

"I wonder if that isn't the real reason why John does not want to go for
the fellows who attacked us," asked George.

"That may be so. It never occurred to me before. It seems to me,
though," answered Harry, "that they will get but little out of that
fellow in a week's time. You know they are very much reserved at times."

"Or stubborn," suggested George.

One of the things that John was careful about related to the
organization of the force, so that it would at all times be ready for
action. In order to carry out this idea and make it effectual, he
divided the fighters into two squads of twenty-five men each, under the
commands of Uraso and Muro, the arrangement being such that one squad
should have charge of the patrolling and picketing for a period of two
days, and then the other should take charge for a like time.

There was always the most perfect accord between the two Chiefs, and
John wisely allowed them to arrange those matters in such a way as would
be most satisfactory to them.

Before noon the following day the force marched out from Security
Harbor, as they had named the bay, and took up the trail made by John
and his party two days before.

"We have names for the two islands, and for about all the principal
points, but we have no name for this place," said Harry, as they were
marching along.

"Quite true," answered George, reflectively. Then, with a laugh, he
said: "As they have cannibals here, according to the evidence so far
gathered, I think _Maneta_ would be a name that would tell the story
about as well as anything." And George laughed as he made the
suggestion.

He was an adept in applying names, being generally the first to make
suggestions in that direction, and he was rarely at a loss for an apt
designation.

The route was over a country which was rich in vegetation. During the
first ten miles the ascent was gradual, and the fruit and nuts were
abundant, while new species of trees and flowers attracted the boys.

"Harry and I have found a plant that has flies and other insects all
over the leaves, and I believe it actually catches and holds. Here is a
sample," said George, as he presented a branch to John.

John examined it carefully. Then he said: "This is a plant of which we
ha