.

John and the men with him needed no further information as to the
situation. They were practically surrounded. That was his first thought;
but, as no more natives appeared, and the two remaining savages started
on a run it began to be evident that they were only scouts who expected
an easy capture of the two boys.

There was no more straggling or running ahead after that. Uraso and the
rear guard came up with a rush on hearing the shots, but were reassured
when they saw the party intact.

The heights were gained, and before they could arrange for the defense
the natives appeared from three quarters, and held off a quarter of a
mile beyond.

During the following day John tried to establish communications with the
natives, but they rebuffed all efforts, and the arrival of the _Pioneer_
was anxiously awaited.

On the third day the natives were observed closer at various points, and
they began to grow bolder, but at noon of the fourth day the sharp eyes
of Muro discovered the glimpse of a sail to the west.

Within two hours the form of the ship could be seen. The _Pioneer_ was
making for the landing, and a cheer went up from the men at the welcome
sight.

There was not much difficulty in descending the cliffs and establishing
communications with the vessel, and within an hour they were aboard and
the natives could plainly be seen coming down the opposite slope waving
defiance to the ship.

The next day the _Pioneer_ sailed up Enterprise River. The people in
Unity were anxious to learn of the new island, and to hear of the
exploits with the savage tribe which the boys had encountered.

"The Treasures of the Islands," the next book in this series, relates
the further experiences of the boys upon their return to Rescue Island.

THE END

THE BOY GLOBE TROTTERS

By ELBERT FISHER

_12mo. Cloth. Many Illustrations. 60c. per Volume_

This is a series of four books relating the adventures of two boys, who
make a trip around the world, working their way as they go. They meet
with various peoples having strange habits and customs, and their
adventures form a medium for the introduction of much instructive matter
relative to the character and industries of the cities and countries
through which they pass. A description is given of the native sports of
boys in each of the foreign countries through which they travel. The
books are illustrated by decorative head and end pieces for each
chapter, there being 36