Andrew rested as the Chief spoke to his warriors while waiting for the others to return. Andrew couldn't understand what was being said but he could tell they weren't happy. The thugs chose a bad time to regain consciousness and immediately began yelling. He was thankful when they were struck on the head again, restoring quiet.

Chief Te Wharepouri approached and held up the weapons the thugs carried. In the moonlight, Andrew saw a couple of lethal and very sharp looking knives and ...