The island we had chosen as the base for our operations happened to be
the one of which we had been told on our former visit that the men
possessed such large ears that with one ear they could, when they
liked, cover the whole of their heads; for when we landed, and met the
natives, we observed in them this remarkable peculiarity. Their heads
were the smallest and their ears the largest that I have ever seen in
human beings. The intelligence of these savages was as small as their
heads. They showed no interest in us, and seemed to be indifferent to
our appearance among them. This stupidity on their part, however, so
far from giving us any anxiety, rather commended itself to us, since it
appeared unlikely they would attempt to interfere with our plans.
When we had rested and refreshed ourselves for three days at this
island, the "Speedwell" set out upon her voyage to the main island,
leaving the "Golden Seahorse" to await her return. In order that I
might advise and consult with Captain Smuts with regard to our project,
I became his passenger on the "Speedwell", it being understood that I
was to keep out of sight until Thedori was safely aboard.
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