The coral island, a tale of the Pacific Ocean by Ballantyne R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825-1894

Author:Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 [Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: London, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited
Published: 1901-12-05T05:00:00+00:00

up a constant shower of spray. The foam curled from the prow, and the eyes of the rowers glistened in their black faces, as they strained every muscle of their naked bodies; nor did they relax their efforts till the canoe struck the beach with a violent shock; then with a shout of defiance the whole party sprang, as if by magic, from the canoe to the shore. Three women, two of whom carried infants in their arms, rushed into the woods ; and the men crowded to the water's edge, with stones in their hands, spears levelled, and clubs brandished, to resist the landing of their enemies.

The distance between the two canoes had been about half-a-mile, and, at the great speed they were going, this was soon passed. As. the pursuers neared the shore, no sign of fear or hesitation was noticeable. On they came like a wild charger—received but recked not of a shower of stones. The canoe struck, and with a yell that seemed to issue from the throats of incarnate fiends, they leaped into the water, and drove their enemies up the beach.

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