It was soon
inky dark, the lightning very vivid, and the thunder deafening. Piri's
boat anchored close alongside. On the weather clearing up a little, we
crossed Hall Sound to Delena, where we were soon met by natives carrying
torches, and were led to their houses. A change of clothing, and we were
all as comfortable as possible.
We spent the hour of midnight with Kone and Levas, chiefs of Delena,
telling them of our visit to the west, and its success in establishing
peace. They were greatly delighted, and will do me the honour of
visiting me at Port Moresby, that is, will relieve me of some tomahawks.
With a light wind and a smooth sea, we had a pleasant run to Boera, where
we arrived at sunset. There was great joy in the village at our arrival.
We reached Port Moresby on the 20th, and on March 6th we baptized Kohu
and Rahela, the first two women of New Guinea converted to Christianity.
May they be kept as true ministering women for Christ!
CHAPTER V. THE KALO MASSACRE.
Twelve teachers and their friends killed at Kalo in 1881--The warning--The
massacre--The fear for the teachers at Koma--Mr.
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