BEGINNING ON ONEATA AND VANUA MBALAVU at 
At last the day came when the great cannibal king ar- 
rived, attended by many of his people, sailing in several 
canoes. Soon after landing at Lomaloma, he heard of the 
fears of the Christians, and said: “The report is false. I 
never said so. Why should I? Is there any land where 
Christianity is not? Are not missionaries living with me?” 
Thus was the heart of this savage monster turned toward 
the Christians at this place, and thus were the heathen of 
Lomaloma who desired their death, “surprised and con- 
founded.” 
