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Show 71 successful as the surprise attack. Turi exchanged Places in the canoe with Ruruku and took up the oar beside Roa. ^nen they were safely on their way further down the coast, he turned and snoke to him. "My eldest son, you have greatly disappointed me in your first battle. Why did you not strike your adversary when he rushed uoon you? If your brother had not interceded, you surelv would have been smitten to the earth." "I 'was in no grave danger," Roa answered defensively. "I could have brushed him aside as one would a pesky insect." "You must be given credit for self confidence, at least. I only wish that your actions upheld It," Turi said sternly. "But, father, he x^as only a child, a mere boy, much younger and smaller than I. I couldn't strike one so young." "A child trained for battle can maim: a child can kill." Turi's voice rose in anp-er. "There is a lot that you must yet learn of war and of life. Manv tribes have different beliefs and. customs than ours. This one would roast your flesh over the fire |
