Everyone packs up, with no more incident. Dr. Horowitz is confused as to what happened with the Mayor. "Either the Mayor is exceptionally weak minded which he doesn't seem to be or there's still something wrong with the machine. I'll have to take it apart again, there's something I've missed. I apologize to all of you and especially to you Anne."
The plan is to take the steamer up river to the location that Richards wants to go. Richards and Brisbane go back and fourth debating if this Mapingauri is real or just a figment of superstitious imaginations. The hunt seems to be getting more exciting, a Jaguar is one thing but if this thing is real it would be a real trophy. There is an indian village on the way so the mission of cultural enlightenment can move ahead and Richards can get some local help with finding and identifying this creature. You sleep soundly that night and in the morning board the steamer to the site.
The village is inland a mile and a half. An easy trip on foot, but carrying the theater makes things more difficult. After eight hours of struggling through mud you arrive tired and frustrated at the Indian village. These indians are relatively close to civilization and so some wear proper clothing (here and there) and are aware of the outside world. Your guides Pedro and Esteban explain the reason for the visit and the reception is a friendly one.
The Doctor says "I found out what went wrong, a cog had slipped loose in the regulator. I've tightened it down thoroughly, it won't be coming off again. We'll be ready for a play tonight."
Both Pedro and Esteban can translate for the Indians. How does Richards want to go about finding his animal?