In Search of the Castaways Book Three Chapter XI - The Chief's Funeral

In which the solemn customs of the Maori tribe unfold around the funeral of their chief Kara-Tete, marked by the powerful and pervasive influence of the “taboo” that governs every action and thought of the natives. The captives, caught in the grip of this grim spectacle, witness both the mournful rites and the savage aftermath, their fate seemingly sealed amidst the haunting chants and dreadful ceremonies.