An old woman was presented to
me, a great sorceress; but, not liking the sisterhood, I did not see my
way clear to give her a present. Such as she keep the natives in
constant fear, do what they like, and get what they like. It is affirmed
by all that the great Lolo sorcerer, Arua, keeps snakes in bamboos, and
uses them for his nefarious purposes. Late in the afternoon we left,
accompanied by Madu and a number of youths carrying pig, cocoanuts, and
sugar-cane. When leaving, the chief said, "Go, Tamate; we are friends."
On June 14th, I had a long conference with the old Paitana chief, Boutu,
and his followers. They looked very much excited and alarmed when I met
them, but that wore away during our conversation. Boutu, his party, and
other Lolo natives assured me that the attack on Dr. James and Mr.
Thorngren was unknown to all but those in the canoe. The excuse was that
the day before they were trading on Yule Island one young man had
feathers for sale. Dr. James and Waunaea told him to leave; they would
not take his feathers because he objected to the pearl shell produced.
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