Just as Adam helped save Autua’s life, Autua helps save Adam’s. This karmic repaying of life debts recalls the situation with Lester Rey, Luisa Rey, and Joe Napier, where Lester saves Napier’s life, then Napier returns the favor by saving Luisa’s life. When the
Prophetess arrives in Honolulu, Autua finally gains his freedom, and he immediately makes use of it by tossing Boerhaave overboard and carrying Adam ashore to safety, underscoring the loyal, unselfish nature of Autua’s character.