CHAPTER IX

ISLAND HISTORY Alaric was in a thoroughly bad temper as he walked beside his host towards the residence of the vice-chancellor. He felt as an examinee might feel who does not want to be examined, knows his subject imperfectly, and is not particularly concerned with the result. Alaric knew he would be subjected to detailed questioning with regard to modern civilisation, and was bored at the prospect. Nor did these long-haired good-natured islanders interest him much. They looked so contented—curse them! As he and hi…