"
"As far as drowning is concerned, we could drown easily in the business
in which we are now engaged, and as to Natse's getting our gold, we'll
attend to that." With these words Lihoa put the money in his pocket
and started with his followers to the harbor, where, behind one of the
warehouses, they laid down and took a nap.
At break of day they went to interview Natse, who was trying to get
three hundred men to sail on the "St. George". When they arrived, he
had just engaged a hundred or more, and there seemed no likelihood of
there being a place for Lihoa and his followers, "though Lohe's people
always had the preference". "But", said Natse, "if you have some one
among your people who understands the language of the West well enough
to act as interpreter, perhaps I can arrange for you and a dozen or
more of your friends to go."
Then an idea popped into old Lihoa's head: "Wait until to-night, and I
will bring you an answer," he said. "I think I can get an interpreter."
Lihoa sent his companions to the hamlet with the command, that those
who wished to go on the trip to the Goldland were to get ready
immediately, and he betook himself straight to the College of the Holy
Saviour.
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