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CONTENTS
A SCOUTING ADVENTURE
The passage of the Okehu—A night's vigil—Mackenzie the scout—"Maoris in the bush!"—The watchers in the fern—A race for life
pp. 240–254
THE FALL OF TAURANGA-IKA
Shot and shell—The fort abandoned—Flight of the Hanhaus—The chase—The fight at Karaka Flat—Mutilation of the dead—The ambuscade at the peach-grove—The sergeant's leg—Rewards for Hauhau heads
pp. 255–261
THE FOREST-FORAGERS
Fugitive Hauhaus—Hard times in the bush—The eaters of mamaku—Bent's adventure—Lost in the woods—Rupé to the rescue—The tapu'd eels
pp. 262–269
A BATTLE IN THE FOG
The surprise of Otautu—An early morning attack—Kimble Bent's dream—"Kia tupato!"—A gallant defence—Bravo old Hakopa—Flight of the Hauhaus
pp. 270–276
