The young men helped him into a chair made of twigs and carried him on to the beach. The smell of roasted boar, root vegetables, seafood, and coconut permeated the night air. As the evening progressed he was given a spot close to the royal island family. He was introduced to all the important people and lays of lilies were draped around his neck. He was able to watch the fire dancers and hear drums, flutes, and a fiddle-like instrument.<br/><br/>Liania and several young women danced to traditional music and they sang songs to or their ancestors and old gods and songs taught by missionaries. He would know or be familiar with if he were a Christian. As the evening progressed liania sat beside him, "Mahi ney. Welcome Benny. You are one of us. Men have traditional dress clothes for you. They bring many gifts of welcome. Soon you have hut. The take you on hunt soon teach you owr ways and speak. Forget word. Strong drink good for spirit. Tomorrow I give you herbs to make better. We feast. Eat more. King happy. I drink a bit strong drink. You like?"