The Chief pondered for a long time, and then replied: "What will you do with them?"
"I want to teach them the white man's ways, and tell them to come back and teach your children the things which we believe are right and for the good of the people."
The lessons which John imparted were sources of wonder and amazement to the ruler, who, five days before, thought he was the only one appointed to make and to execute laws.
When he finally gave his consent, he said: "You must take it upon yourself to get the Korinos, because they will not come out of their caves."
"But how can they find food there? If you pre[p. 115]vent them from getting food they will be compelled to come out or starve."
"They will starve before they will permit themselves to be taken."
"Then," answered John, "why do you not order your warriors to enter the cave and take them by force?"
"But who dares to go in?"
"I dare to go in, but you must order me to do so," answered John.
The Chief jumped up in an instant. "And will you go?" he asked in the greatest delight.