"That is a wonderful idea, when I come to think of it," remarked George. "And to think that a savage could work that out in his mind."
"But there is one thing that looks a little queer to me. He said he did not know or believe in a Great Spirit, and yet he talks of the sun as a Great Spirit," remarked Harry.
"I will put the question to him," said John. "You said that you did not believe in a Great Spirit, but now you speak about the sun as a Great Chief. Do you not believe in him?"
"No; I only know that he is there; I do not believe in him any more than in the carago (moon)."
A great noise was heard outside; the Chief looked up, as an attendant entered. He spoke to Uraso, and the latter turned to John and said:
"Our ship is coming."
This announcement broke up the interview. It was exciting and interesting from first to last, and when they emerged from the dwelling the host and visitors were friends that the future never could sever. It gave a new inspiration to the boys, and it[p. 131] showed them that even a low state of man was capable of expressing things that were worthy of consideration.
The entire village went to the seashore. The inhabitants wondered at the great vessel, and were impressed at the manner in which it was handled.
"I am anxious to see the man who can row such a vessel," said the Chief.
"He is one of the men from our island," answered Muro.