# Rebilius Crūsō

## CHAPTER IX.

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227 Two boats of black savages arrive. 228 He arms; 229 goes forth and views a cannibal feast. 230 A captive escapes. 231 Robinson shoots one pursuer dead and wounds another; 232 but saves the life of the latter. 233 Binds up his wound. 234 Ascertains that the two boats have departed. 235 He brings the fugitive to his caverns. 236 Returns to bury the dead; 237 and bring home the wounded man. 238 He tries the temper of the fugitive. 239 His deliberation and assumed majesty. 240 His careful treatment of the fugitive (Elapsus). 241 He astonishes both men with his pistols,—also Elapsus with telescope and watch. 242 He pours away nearly all the brandy and rum. 243 Elapsus makes good sandals for Robinson. 244 Robinson gives him a handsome plaid; 245 also cloaks to both. 246 He takes Elapsus to the scene of the murderous feast. 247 Elapsus reveals the virtues of trees and shrubs, 248 and talks of Indian poultry. 249,250 Various palms and their uses. 251 Thoughts about the long boat. 252 Convalescence of Secutor. 253 Elapsus devises a royal badge for Robinson. 254 Robinson accepts it; 255 and gives a secondary badge to Elapsus. 256 Description of the two men. 257 Elapsus is curious about work in iron. 258 Skill of both men in wattling and plaiting. 259 Skill of Secutor in cookery; his making of tea. 260 Why Robinson resolves to show no distrust. 261 He teaches both the sword-exercise. 262 Armor used in it. 263 Secutor makes new arrows. 264 Robinson plans a cross-bow. 265 The men execute it.