xvi Contents. 



CHAPTER XL 



THE SULTAN'S ISTANA AND THE "HILL OF TEARS." 



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A moonlight ride — A fragrant weed — The Istana — Modern arma- 

 ment — "Gelah" — Royal hospitality — A social servant — The 

 Sultan — State sword or " Barong " — A Sulu dinner — A long 

 audience — Curiosity of the ladies — Departure to the mountain 

 — A newly-made grave — Orchids at home — A treat for our 

 cattle— Eough climbing — Ferns and mosses — The summit — Good 

 views — Old traditions of the mountain — A picnic under cocoa- 

 nut palms — "Gelah" v. Hennessy — Return to the Istana — Further 

 audience of the Sultan — Former civilisation — Carved wood-work 

 — Old manufactures — Old enemies— Physique of the Sulus — A 

 pearl among the swine — Market-people — Slavery — Language 

 — Land culture — Native food products — Domestic animals — Sea 

 fruit 207 



CHAPTER XII. 



A ROYAL VISIT. 



Exploring rides — A state visit — Culinary business — Arrival of the 

 Sultan and suite — Procession of boats — Armed attendants — A 

 royal salute — Visit to the ship — Use of dogs aboard — Amuse- 

 ments ashore — Eastern singing — A royal interpreter — Dress of 

 the ladies — Influence of the women — An early rising Sultana — 

 Marine amusements — Departure — Journey to Bu'ut Dahau — 

 Hospitality of the mountaineers — Ascent — Fine views from the 

 top — Flowers and insects— A Hadji's tradition— Siassi Island — 

 A horned steed — Sandakan — Pulo Bahalatolois . . . . 223 



CHAPTER XIII. 



KINA BALU, vid TAMPASSUK. 



Preparations — " Salaamat jelan " or safe voyage — Contrary winds 

 — A total wreck — A sea bath — Making the best of it — Native 

 visitorsfromthe Bornean shore — Drying stores — Pigeon shooting 

 — Foraging — Football — Tent life — A new boat — A marine 

 visitor— Pulo Tiga— A fish dinner— Shore plants— Big fish— 



