Chapter Twenty Six.
Forced into Service.
After entering the narrow stretch of water, Nelatu, for some time, plied his paddle with vigour.
He then paused to examine the place.
Sedges and cane-brakes grew thickly down to the water’s edge.
There appeared no passage through them.
Resuming his course, he attentively watched for any sign of habitation, but for a long time without success.
Just as he was turning the head of the canoe again in the direction of the lagoon, an object, floating on the surface, attracted his attention.