"Bring in that warrior."
Uraso went out with one of the sub-chiefs, and when he appeared addressed him sharply:
"Why did you lie to your chief, and not tell him what I told you? Answer me."
The chief merely glanced at the wretch, and the latter bowed his head. The question was repeated, and he was told that he would be protected against the fury of his chief if he would tell the truth. As he was about to reply the chief merely glanced at him, and his lips were sealed.
"Take him out and beat him as severely as you have beaten the other. These people must be taught to learn that they should not lie."
Uraso understood John's look, and acted accordingly. He was taken out, but was not beaten.
Turning to the chief, and acting on the information imparted by Uraso, he startled Oroto by the following question:
"Why did you lie to me and allow your warriors to be beaten?"
The question stunned him for a moment. John did not permit him time to frame an excuse.