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The story begins with the introduction of Jack Verslun, a mate on the yacht "The Waif", which is chartered by Professor Herndon and his partner, Leith, for an expedition to the South Seas. As they journey into the interior of the Isle of Tears, they encounter various obstacles, including treacherous paths and massive pits. Leith reveals that the path is a test of courage and strength, and that all the boys on the island had to cross it before they could be considered men. However, Verslun and Holman, another member of the group, become increasingly uneasy about the expedition and Leith's intentions. They soon discover that Leith is working with a group of natives who are performing the "tivo" ceremony, a ritual to summon the centipede, a monstrous stone carving. As they delve deeper into the island, they uncover the secrets of the island and Leith's true intentions, which involve human sacrifice. With the help of Kaipi, a Fijian member of the group, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and rescue the Professor and his daughters. The group eventually escapes the island, and the story concludes with a sense of relief and closure. Along the way, Verslun and Edith Herndon, one of the Professor's daughters, confess their love for each other, adding a romantic element to the story. The novel is a thrilling adventure that explores themes of courage, strength, and the power of love and friendship in the face of danger and adversity.
The story begins with the introduction of the protagonist, Jack Verslun, who is hired as a mate on the yacht "The Waif" by Will Holman. The yacht is chartered by Professor Herndon, a scientist, and his partner, Leith, for an expedition to the South Seas. On board are also the Professor's daughters, Edith and Barbara. The story takes a mysterious turn when Verslun overhears a conversation between a Maori and a Fijian about a "white waterfall" and "Black Fernando's hell". As the yacht sets sail, Verslun becomes increasingly uneasy about the expedition and the intentions of Leith, who seems to be hiding something. The yacht encounters a severe storm, and during the chaos, one of the crew members, Toni, goes missing. Verslun discovers that Toni was murdered by another crew member, Soma, who is revealed to be Leith's henchman. Verslun decides to follow the expedition ashore, despite being told to stay on the yacht, and joins the party as they journey into the interior of the island. The group encounters various obstacles, including a treacherous path and a massive pit, known as the Vermilion Pit, which they must cross using a narrow ledge. Leith reveals that the path is a test of courage and strength, and that all the boys on the island had to cross it before they could be considered men. The group is hesitant to proceed, but Leith convinces them to continue, promising that the path is safe. As they prepare to cross the ledge, Verslun and Holman express their concerns about the safety of the expedition, particularly for the women. Despite their reservations, the group decides to wait until the next morning to attempt the crossing.
The story continues with the expedition led by Professor Herndon and his partner, Leith, as they journey into the interior of the Isle of Tears. The group encounters a treacherous path and a massive pit, known as the Vermilion Pit, which they must cross using a narrow ledge. Leith reveals that the path is a test of courage and strength, and that all the boys on the island had to cross it before they could be considered men. Despite the dangers, the group decides to wait until the next morning to attempt the crossing, with Leith assuring them that the path is safe and that a rope will be used to secure the women. Meanwhile, the narrator, Jack Verslun, reflects on the strange and eerie atmosphere of the island, and the sense of foreboding that hangs over the group. As they prepare to cross the ledge, tensions rise between Leith and the rest of the group, particularly Holman, who is skeptical of Leith's intentions and concerned for the safety of the women.
The story continues with the expedition led by Professor Herndon and his partner, Leith, as they journey into the interior of the Isle of Tears. The group encounters a treacherous path and a massive pit, known as the Vermilion Pit, which they must cross using a narrow ledge. Leith reveals that the path is a test of courage and strength, and that all the boys on the island had to cross it before they could be considered men. Despite the dangers, the group decides to wait until the next morning to attempt the crossing, with Leith assuring them that the path is safe and that a rope will be used to secure the women. Meanwhile, Jack Verslun, the new mate, reflects on the strange and eerie atmosphere of the island, and the sense of foreboding that hangs over the group. As they prepare to cross the ledge, tensions rise between Leith and the rest of the group, particularly Holman, who is skeptical of Leith's intentions and concerned for the safety of the women.
The story continues with the expedition led by Professor Herndon and his partner, Leith, as they journey into the interior of the Isle of Tears. They come across a treacherous path and a massive pit, known as the Vermilion Pit, which they must cross using a narrow ledge. Leith reveals that the path is a test of courage and strength, and that all the boys on the island had to cross it before they could be considered men. Despite the dangers, the group decides to wait until the next morning to attempt the crossing, with Leith assuring them that the path is safe and that a rope will be used to secure the women. The group is hesitant to proceed, but Leith convinces them to continue, promising that the path is safe. As they prepare to cross the ledge, Verslun and Holman express their concerns about the safety of the expedition, particularly for the women.
The story continues with the expedition led by Professor Herndon and his partner, Leith, as they journey into the interior of the Isle of Tears. The group encounters a treacherous path and a massive pit, known as the Vermilion Pit, which they must cross using a narrow ledge. Leith reveals that the path is a test of courage and strength, and that all the boys on the island had to cross it before they could be considered men. Despite the dangers, the group decides to wait until the next morning to attempt the crossing, with Leith assuring them that the path is safe and that a rope will be used to secure the women. The group is hesitant to proceed, but Leith convinces them to continue, promising that the path is safe. As they prepare to cross the ledge, Verslun and Holman express their concerns about the safety of the expedition, particularly for the women. Meanwhile, Verslun reflects on the strange and eerie atmosphere of the island, and the sense of foreboding that hangs over the group.
The story continues with the expedition led by Professor Herndon and his partner, Leith, as they journey into the interior of the Isle of Tears. The group encounters a treacherous path and a massive pit, known as the Vermilion Pit, which they must cross using a narrow ledge. Leith reveals that the path is a test of courage and strength, and that all the boys on the island had to cross it before they could be considered men. Despite the dangers, the group decides to wait until the next morning to attempt the crossing, with Leith assuring them that the path is safe and that a rope will be used to secure the women. Meanwhile, the narrator, Jack Verslun, reflects on the strange and eerie atmosphere of the island, and the sense of foreboding that hangs over the group. As they prepare to cross the ledge, tensions rise between Leith and the rest of the group, particularly Holman, who is skeptical of Leith's intentions and concerned for the safety of the women.
The story continues with the expedition led by Professor Herndon and his partner, Leith, as they journey into the interior of the Isle of Tears. The group encounters a treacherous path and a massive pit, known as the Vermilion Pit, which they must cross using a narrow ledge. Leith reveals that the path is a test of courage and strength, and that all the boys on the island had to cross it before they could be considered men. Despite the dangers, the group decides to wait until the next morning to attempt the crossing, with Leith assuring them that the path is safe and that a rope will be used to secure the women. The group is hesitant to proceed, but Leith convinces them to continue, promising that the path is safe. As they prepare to cross the ledge, tensions rise between Leith and the rest of the group, particularly Holman, who is skeptical of Leith's intentions and concerned for the safety of the women. Jack Verslun, the new mate, reflects on the strange and eerie atmosphere of the island, and the sense of foreboding that hangs over the group.
The story continues with the expedition led by Professor Herndon and his partner, Leith, as they journey into the interior of the Isle of Tears. They come across a treacherous path and a massive pit, known as the Vermilion Pit, which they must cross using a narrow ledge. Leith reveals that the path is a test of courage and strength, and that all the boys on the island had to cross it before they could be considered men. Despite the dangers, the group decides to wait until the next morning to attempt the crossing, with Leith assuring them that the path is safe and that a rope will be used to secure the women. The group is hesitant to proceed, but Leith convinces them to continue, promising that the path is safe. As they prepare to cross the ledge, Verslun and Holman express their concerns about the safety of the expedition, particularly for the women.
The story continues with the expedition led by Professor Herndon and his partner, Leith, as they journey into the interior of the Isle of Tears. They come across a treacherous path and a massive pit, known as the Vermilion Pit, which they must cross using a narrow ledge. Leith reveals that the path is a test of courage and strength, and that all the boys on the island had to cross it before they could be considered men. Despite the dangers, the group decides to wait until the next morning to attempt the crossing, with Leith assuring them that the path is safe and that a rope will be used to secure the women. As they prepare to cross the ledge, tensions rise between Leith and the rest of the group, particularly Holman, who is skeptical of Leith's intentions and concerned for the safety of the women. The group eventually crosses the ledge and enters a valley, where they encounter various obstacles, including a stone structure that appears to be a sacrificial altar. The Professor is fascinated by the structure and begins to take notes, while the rest of the group is more concerned with finding a way out of the valley. As night falls, the group sets up camp, and Leith reveals that he will not return until the next morning, leaving the group to wonder what his true intentions are. Meanwhile, Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, decide to investigate a signal fire they see in the distance, which leads them to a hidden cave where they witness a strange and ominous ceremony performed by Leith and his accomplices. The ceremony involves a dance, known as the "tivo," which is said to be a death dance. Holman and Verslun realize that they must escape and warn the rest of the group, but they are caught and tied up by Leith's accomplices. The group is then forced to watch as Leith prepares to sacrifice them to the centipede, a monstrous stone carving on the altar. However, Kaipi, a Fijian member of the group, arrives just in time to rescue them, killing one of the accomplices and allowing Holman and Verslun to escape. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the rest of the group and escape the island.
Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, discover that Leith is leading the expedition into a trap and decide to follow him to uncover his true intentions. They come across a stone structure that appears to be a sacrificial altar and witness a strange ceremony performed by Leith and his accomplices. The ceremony involves a dance, known as the "tivo," which is said to be a death dance. Holman and Verslun realize that they must escape and warn the rest of the group, but they are caught and tied up by Leith's accomplices. However, Kaipi, a Fijian member of the group, arrives and rescues them, killing one of the accomplices. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the rest of the group and escape the island. As they journey through the island, they encounter various obstacles, including treacherous paths and massive pits. Leith reveals that the island was once a burial ground for the chiefs of nearby groups and that the stone structure is a tomb. However, Holman and Verslun are skeptical of Leith's claims and believe that he is hiding something. The group eventually discovers that Leith is working with a group of natives who are performing the "tivo" ceremony, which is believed to be a ritual to summon the centipede, a monstrous stone carving. Holman and Verslun realize that they must act quickly to stop Leith and his accomplices before it's too late. In a thrilling climax, Holman and Verslun are captured by Leith's accomplices and taken to the stone altar, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, and they manage to escape. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
The story continues with Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, discovering that Leith is leading the expedition into a trap and deciding to follow him to uncover his true intentions. They come across a stone structure that appears to be a sacrificial altar and witness a strange ceremony performed by Leith and his accomplices. The ceremony involves a dance, known as the "tivo," which is said to be a death dance. Holman and Verslun realize that they must escape and warn the rest of the group, but they are caught and tied up by Leith's accomplices. However, Kaipi, a Fijian member of the group, arrives and rescues them, killing one of the accomplices. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the rest of the group and escape the island. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including treacherous paths and massive pits. Leith reveals that the island was once a burial ground for the chiefs of nearby groups and that the stone structure is a tomb. However, Holman and Verslun are skeptical of Leith's claims and believe that he is hiding something. As they journey deeper into the island, they discover that Leith is working with a group of natives who are performing the "tivo" ceremony, which is believed to be a ritual to summon the centipede, a monstrous stone carving. Holman and Verslun realize that they must act quickly to stop Leith and his accomplices before it's too late. In a thrilling climax, Holman and Verslun are captured by Leith's accomplices and taken to the stone altar, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, and they manage to escape. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
The story continues with Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, discovering that Leith is leading the expedition into a trap and deciding to follow him to uncover his true intentions. They come across a stone structure that appears to be a sacrificial altar and witness a strange ceremony performed by Leith and his accomplices. The ceremony involves a dance, known as the "tivo," which is said to be a death dance. Holman and Verslun realize that they must escape and warn the rest of the group, but they are caught and tied up by Leith's accomplices. However, Kaipi, a Fijian member of the group, arrives and rescues them, killing one of the accomplices. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the rest of the group and escape the island. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including treacherous paths and massive pits. Leith reveals that the island was once a burial ground for the chiefs of nearby groups and that the stone structure is a tomb. However, Holman and Verslun are skeptical of Leith's claims and believe that he is hiding something. As they journey deeper into the island, they discover that Leith is working with a group of natives who are performing the "tivo" ceremony, which is believed to be a ritual to summon the centipede, a monstrous stone carving. Holman and Verslun realize that they must act quickly to stop Leith and his accomplices before it's too late. In a thrilling climax, Holman and Verslun are captured by Leith's accomplices and taken to the stone altar, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, and they manage to escape. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
The story continues with Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, trying to rescue the Professor and his daughters from the clutches of Leith, who has revealed his true intentions as the head of the Wizards of the Centipede. They follow Leith's party through the jungle, but are ambushed by the "tivo" dancers, who are tattooed with a centipede design on their backs. Holman and Verslun are tied up and dragged through the jungle, suffering immense pain and torture. They are eventually taken to the stone table, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi, the Fijian, arrives just in time to rescue them, killing one of the dancers and allowing Holman and Verslun to escape. They then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the Professor and his daughters and escape the island. Along the way, they discover that the island is sacred to the centipede and that Leith has made himself a chief wizard amongst the few savages who still perform the rites. The trio eventually makes their way back to the stone table, where they prepare to face Leith and his gang in a final showdown.
Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, continue their pursuit of Leith, who has taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills. They follow a path coated with coral lime, which they believe will lead them to Leith's destination. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including dense jungle and steep cliffs. As they climb, Holman injures his leg, and Verslun helps him down the cliff. They eventually reach the campsite, where they find that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters. Verslun and Holman decide to follow Leith's party, but they are ambushed by three nude natives, who are revealed to be "tivo" dancers with centipede tattoos on their backs. The dancers are armed with long greenstone knives and are determined to kill Verslun and Holman. After a fierce struggle, Holman manages to overpower one of the dancers, and they take his knife. They soon realize that the island is sacred to the centipede and that Leith has made himself a chief wizard amongst the few savages who still perform the rites. Verslun, Holman, and their ally Kaipi, a Fijian, continue their pursuit of Leith, determined to rescue the Professor and his daughters. As they approach the stone table, they hear the Professor's angry protests and Leith's menacing responses. They watch from a distance as Leith and his accomplices prepare to sacrifice them to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, killing one of the dancers and allowing Verslun and Holman to escape. They then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all.
Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, discover that Leith is leading the expedition into a trap and decide to follow him to uncover his true intentions. They come across a stone structure that appears to be a sacrificial altar and witness a strange ceremony performed by Leith and his accomplices. The ceremony involves a dance, known as the "tivo," which is said to be a death dance. Holman and Verslun realize that they must escape and warn the rest of the group, but they are caught and tied up by Leith's accomplices. However, Kaipi, a Fijian member of the group, arrives and rescues them, killing one of the accomplices. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the rest of the group and escape the island. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including treacherous paths and massive pits. Leith reveals that the island was once a burial ground for the chiefs of nearby groups and that the stone structure is a tomb. However, Holman and Verslun are skeptical of Leith's claims and believe that he is hiding something. As they journey deeper into the island, they discover that Leith is working with a group of natives who are performing the "tivo" ceremony, which is believed to be a ritual to summon the centipede, a monstrous stone carving. Holman and Verslun realize that they must act quickly to stop Leith and his accomplices before it's too late. In a thrilling climax, Holman and Verslun are captured by Leith's accomplices and taken to the stone altar, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, and they manage to escape. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, continue to follow Leith, who has taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including dense jungle and steep cliffs. As they climb, Holman injures his leg, and Verslun helps him down the cliff. They eventually reach the campsite, where they find that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters. Verslun and Holman decide to follow Leith's party, but they are ambushed by three nude natives, who are revealed to be "tivo" dancers with centipede tattoos on their backs. The dancers are armed with long greenstone knives and are determined to kill Verslun and Holman. After a fierce struggle, Holman manages to overpower one of the dancers, and they take his knife. They soon realize that the island is sacred to the centipede and that Leith has made himself a chief wizard amongst the few savages who still perform the rites. Verslun, Holman, and their ally Kaipi, a Fijian, continue their pursuit of Leith, determined to rescue the Professor and his daughters. As they approach the stone table, they hear the Professor's angry protests and Leith's menacing responses. They watch from a distance as Leith and his accomplices prepare to sacrifice them to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, killing one of the dancers and allowing Verslun and Holman to escape. They then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, continue their pursuit of Leith, who has taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills. They follow a path coated with coral lime, which they believe will lead them to Leith's destination. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including dense jungle and steep cliffs. As they climb, Holman injures his leg, and Verslun helps him down the cliff. They eventually reach the campsite, where they find that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters. Verslun and Holman decide to follow Leith's party, but they are ambushed by three nude natives, who are revealed to be "tivo" dancers with centipede tattoos on their backs. The dancers are armed with long greenstone knives and are determined to kill Verslun and Holman. After a fierce struggle, Holman manages to overpower one of the dancers, and they take his knife. They soon realize that the island is sacred to the centipede and that Leith has made himself a chief wizard amongst the few savages who still perform the rites. Verslun, Holman, and their ally Kaipi, a Fijian, continue their pursuit of Leith, determined to rescue the Professor and his daughters. As they approach the stone table, they hear the Professor's angry protests and Leith's menacing responses. They watch from a distance as Leith and his accomplices prepare to sacrifice them to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, killing one of the dancers and allowing Verslun and Holman to escape. They then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
The story continues with Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, trying to rescue the Professor and his daughters from the clutches of Leith, who has revealed his true intentions as the head of the Wizards of the Centipede. They follow Leith's party through the jungle, but are ambushed by the "tivo" dancers, who are tattooed with a centipede design on their backs. Holman and Verslun are tied up and dragged through the jungle, suffering immense pain and torture. They are eventually taken to the stone table, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi, the Fijian, arrives just in time to rescue them, killing one of the dancers and allowing Holman and Verslun to escape. They then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the Professor and his daughters and escape the island. Along the way, they discover that the island is sacred to the centipede and that Leith has made himself a chief wizard amongst the few savages who still perform the rites. The trio eventually makes their way back to the stone table, where they prepare to face Leith and his gang in a final showdown.
The story continues with Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, trying to rescue the Professor and his daughters from the clutches of Leith. They follow a path and eventually come across a stone structure that appears to be a sacrificial altar. They witness a strange ceremony performed by Leith and his accomplices, and Holman and Verslun realize they must escape and warn the rest of the group. However, they are caught and tied up by Leith's accomplices. Kaipi, a Fijian member of the group, arrives and rescues them, killing one of the accomplices. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the Professor and his daughters and escape the island. Along the way, they discover that the island is sacred to the centipede and that Leith has made himself a chief wizard amongst the few savages who still perform the rites. As they journey deeper into the island, they encounter various obstacles, including treacherous paths and massive pits. They eventually discover that Leith is working with a group of natives who are performing the "tivo" ceremony, which is believed to be a ritual to summon the centipede, a monstrous stone carving. Holman and Verslun realize they must act quickly to stop Leith and his accomplices before it's too late. In a thrilling climax, Holman and Verslun are captured by Leith's accomplices and taken to the stone altar, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, and they manage to escape. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. They eventually reach the stone table, where they prepare to face Leith and his gang in a final showdown. Leith reveals that the island was once a burial ground for the chiefs of nearby groups and that the stone structure is a tomb. However, Holman and Verslun are skeptical of Leith's claims and believe that he is hiding something. As they journey deeper into the island, they discover that Leith is leading them into a trap. They follow Leith's party through the jungle but are ambushed by the "tivo" dancers. Holman and Verslun are tied up and dragged through the jungle, suffering immense pain and torture. They are eventually taken to the stone table, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, killing one of the dancers and allowing Holman and Verslun to escape. They then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they approach the stone table, they hear the Professor's angry protests and Leith's menacing responses. They watch from a distance as Leith and his accomplices prepare to sacrifice them to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, killing one of the dancers and allowing Holman and Verslun to escape. They then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
The story continues with Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, trying to rescue the Professor and his daughters from the clutches of Leith. They follow a path and eventually come across a stone structure that appears to be a sacrificial altar. They witness a strange ceremony performed by Leith and his accomplices, and Holman and Verslun realize they must escape and warn the rest of the group. However, they are caught and tied up by Leith's accomplices. Kaipi, a Fijian member of the group, arrives and rescues them, killing one of the accomplices. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the Professor and his daughters and escape the island. Along the way, they discover that the island is sacred to the centipede and that Leith has made himself a chief wizard amongst the few savages who still perform the rites. The trio eventually makes their way back to the stone table, where they prepare to face Leith and his gang in a final showdown. Leith reveals that the island was once a burial ground for the chiefs of nearby groups and that the stone structure is a tomb. However, Holman and Verslun are skeptical of Leith's claims and believe that he is hiding something. As they journey deeper into the island, they discover that Leith is working with a group of natives who are performing the "tivo" ceremony, which is believed to be a ritual to summon the centipede, a monstrous stone carving. Holman and Verslun realize they must act quickly to stop Leith and his accomplices before it's too late. In a thrilling climax, Holman and Verslun are captured by Leith's accomplices and taken to the stone altar, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, and they manage to escape. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
The story continues with Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, trying to rescue the Professor and his daughters from the clutches of Leith. They follow a path and eventually come across a stone structure that appears to be a sacrificial altar. They witness a strange ceremony performed by Leith and his accomplices, and Holman and Verslun realize they must escape and warn the rest of the group. However, they are caught and tied up by Leith's accomplices. Kaipi, a Fijian member of the group, arrives and rescues them, killing one of the accomplices. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the Professor and his daughters and escape the island. Along the way, they discover that the island is sacred to the centipede and that Leith has made himself a chief wizard amongst the few savages who still perform the rites. The trio eventually makes their way back to the stone table, where they prepare to face Leith and his gang in a final showdown. Leith reveals that the island was once a burial ground for the chiefs of nearby groups and that the stone structure is a tomb. However, Holman and Verslun are skeptical of Leith's claims and believe that he is hiding something. As they journey deeper into the island, they discover that Leith is working with a group of natives who are performing the "tivo" ceremony, which is believed to be a ritual to summon the centipede, a monstrous stone carving. Holman and Verslun realize they must act quickly to stop Leith and his accomplices before it's too late. In a thrilling climax, Holman and Verslun are captured by Leith's accomplices and taken to the stone altar, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, and they manage to escape. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
In Chapter XXII, Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, are trying to rescue the Professor and his daughters from the clutches of Leith. They follow a path and eventually come across a stone structure that appears to be a sacrificial altar. They witness a strange ceremony performed by Leith and his accomplices, and Holman and Verslun realize they must escape and warn the rest of the group. However, they are caught and tied up by Leith's accomplices. Kaipi, a Fijian member of the group, arrives and rescues them, killing one of the accomplices. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices, determined to rescue the Professor and his daughters and escape the island. Along the way, they discover that the island is sacred to the centipede and that Leith has made himself a chief wizard amongst the few savages who still perform the rites. As they journey deeper into the island, they encounter various obstacles, including treacherous paths and massive pits. Holman and Verslun are captured by Leith's accomplices and taken to the stone altar, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, and they manage to escape. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
In Chapter XXIII, Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, continue their pursuit of Leith, who has taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills. They follow a path and eventually come across a stone structure that appears to be a sacrificial altar. Along the way, they discover that the island is sacred to the centipede and that Leith has made himself a chief wizard amongst the few savages who still perform the rites. As they journey deeper into the island, they encounter various obstacles, including treacherous paths and massive pits. Holman and Verslun are captured by Leith's accomplices and taken to the stone altar, where they are to be sacrificed to the centipede. However, Kaipi arrives just in time to rescue them, and they manage to escape. The three of them then set out to stop Leith and his accomplices once and for all. As they navigate through the island, they come across various challenges, including navigating through the jungle and avoiding Leith's accomplices. Along the way, they discover that the island is home to a group of natives who are still practicing ancient rituals and ceremonies. Holman and Verslun begin to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith, and they become determined to put an end to his evil plans. The story takes a dramatic turn as Holman and Verslun find themselves in a desperate bid to survive and rescue the rest of the group. With the help of Kaipi, they manage to outsmart Leith's accomplices and make their way back to the camp. However, they soon realize that Leith has already taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills, and they must act quickly to rescue them. In the end, Holman and Verslun manage to rescue the Professor and his daughters, and they all escape the island together. Leith and his accomplices are left behind, and the group is finally able to uncover the secrets of the island and the true intentions of Leith. The story concludes with a sense of relief and closure, as the group is finally able to put the horrors of the island behind them.
Holman and the narrator, Jack Verslun, continue their pursuit of Leith, who has taken the Professor and his daughters to the hills. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and eventually capture One Eye, Leith's accomplice. However, Leith escapes and leads them on a chase, which ends with Holman and Verslun falling into a deep pit filled with volcanic ash. They survive the fall and begin to explore the underground cavern, searching for a way out. As they move forward, they hear a voice, which they soon discover belongs to Barbara Herndon, one of the Professor's daughters. They are reunited with the Professor and his other daughter, Edith, and begin to explore the cavern together. They soon discover a waterfall, which Edith describes as sparkling like fireflies in the dark. Verslun recognizes the waterfall as the "White Waterfall" mentioned in the Maori's song, which he believes may be the key to their escape. They follow the directions in the song and eventually find a narrow passage that leads to the Vermilion Pit, a massive crater. Holman crawls out of the passage and finds himself on the Ledge of Death, a narrow path that winds around the crater. He discovers that they are close to the top of the pit and that the Wizards of the Centipede, a group of natives who practiced human sacrifice, used to sit on the ledge and push their victims into the pit. Holman and Verslun help the others climb up to the ledge, and they are finally able to escape the cavern. As they make their way back to the shore, they encounter Maru and Kaipi, who have killed Soma and the one-eyed man. They learn that the carriers have deserted Leith and that Newmarch, the captain of the yacht, has sailed away with the vessel. The group is eventually rescued by a missionary schooner and sails to Wellington, New Zealand. Along the way, Verslun and Edith Herndon confess their love for each other, and the story concludes with a sense of relief and happiness.