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Aponlbolinayen who is very ill expresses a desire for mangoes which 

 belong to Algaba of Dalaga. Her brother dispatches two men with 

 presents to secure them. One carries an earring, the other an egg. On 

 way egg hatches and soon becomes a rooster which crows. They 

 spread a belt on the water and ride across the river. When they bathe, 

 the drops of water from their bodies turn to agate beads. Find way to 

 Algaba's house by following the row of headbaskets, which reaches from 

 the river to his dwelling. Defensive fence around the town is made 

 up of boa constrictors, which sleep as they pass. Algaba seizes his 

 spear and headaxe intending to kill the visitors, but weapons shed tears 

 of oil. He takes other weapons, but they weep tears of blood. He then 

 makes friends of the intruders. Learning their mission he refuses their 

 gifts, but gets fruit and returns with them to their town. On way he 

 uses magic and causes the death of Aponlbolinayen. He takes her in 

 his arms and restores her to life. While she rests in his arms, their 

 rings exchange themselves. They chew betel-nuts and tell their names. 

 The quids turn to agate beads and lie in rows. This is good sign. 

 They marry and go to Algaba's town. They celebrate Sayang and 

 send betel-nuts to invite their relatives. When the guests cross the 

 river, the drops of water which run from their bodies are agate beads 

 and stones of the river are of gold. Guests all chew betel-nut and lay 

 down their quids. By arrangement of quids they learn the true parents 

 of Algaba. His brother-in-law wishes to marry his new found sister 

 and offers an engagement present. An earring is put in a jar and it is 

 at once rilled with gold, but Algaba lifts his eyebrows and half of the 

 gold vanishes. Another earring is put in jar, and it is again full. Mar- 

 riage price is paid later. 



Aponltolau falls in love with girl he meets at the spring. They 

 chew betel-nuts and tell their names. Girl gives false name and 

 vanishes. Aponltolau sends his mother to arrange for his marriage 

 with the girl. She wears a hat which is like a bird, and it gives her a 

 bad sign, but she goes on. She crosses river by using her belt as a raft. 

 The girl's parents agree to the match and price to be paid. Girl accepts 

 a little jar and agate beads as engagement present. When Aponl- 

 tolau goes to claim bride, he finds he is betrothed to wrong girl. His 

 parents celebrate Sayang and invite many people, hoping to learn 

 identity of girl at spring. She does not attend, but Aponltolau finds 

 her among betel-nuts brought him by the spirit helpers. They chew 



