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ferred children, giving up his games with them, 

 if any adults joined in the sports at the same 

 time. 



If, however, an attempt was made by the 

 child to play with him, when he had no inclina- 

 tion, or after he had sustained some disappoint- 

 ment, he usually made a slight impression with 

 his teeth on her arm, just sufficient to act as a 

 warning, or a sharp liint, that no liberties were 

 to be taken with his person ; or, as the child 

 would say, " Ungka no like play now." Not 

 unfrequently, a string being tied to his leg, the 

 child would amuse herself by dragging the 

 patient animal about the deck : this he would 

 good-naturedly bear for some time, thinking? 

 perhaps, it amused his little playmate ; but find- 

 ing it last longer than he expected, he became 

 tired of that fun, in which he had no share, 

 except in being the sufferer ; he would then 

 make endeavours to disengage himself and retire. 

 If he found his efforts fruitless, he would 

 quietly walk up to the child, make an impression 

 with his teeth, in a ratio of hardness according 

 to his treatment : that hint soon terminated the 

 sport, and procured him his liberty. 



There were also on board the ship several 

 small monkeys, with whom Ungka was desirous 

 of forming interesting conversaziones, to intro- 



