The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years. They told about the wonderful Professor, and all concerning John, and what part the two boys had taken in the transformation of the island.
"But where is this wonderful ship?" asked the Chief.
"On the other side of the island," answered Uraso.
"Then why do you not bring it here?"
"We should have done so, but we did not know we had a friend here."
"I want to see the wonderful place you have told me about,—your home, and how you make people happy," said the Chief.
John's face lit up when this was interpreted to him.
"What do your people work at?" the Chief abruptly asked Muro.
"We make many curious things, like the articles you have here," and he pointed to George's belongings, which were still lying about.