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surprise to find that the man whom the mate had seen in the little boat, was the ring-leader of the savages. In the middle of the next day they heard a voice which they remembered to be the owner's. They were so ashamed that they tried to hide themselves, but it was no use. He entered and said, "How is this that you are here?" The captain said, "The mate persuaded me." "And why did you do so ?" he said to the mate. "The man in the little boat deceived me." Then he said, "You have all done wrong and de- serve death, but some one will be sent to redeem you; when that person comes,