xvi Contents. 



CHAPTER XI. 



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



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moonlight ride A fragrant weed The Istana Modern arma- 

 ment " Gelah " Eoyal hospitality A social servant The 

 Sultan State sword or " Barong " A Sum dinner A long 

 audience Curiosity of the ladies Departure to the mountain 

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

 cattle Rough climbing Ferns and mosses The summit Good 

 views Old traditions of the mountain A picnic under cocoa- 

 nut palms "Gelah' ' t\ 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 BALTX, Vld TAMPASSUK. 



Preparations " Salaamat jelan " or safe voyage Contrary winds 

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

 visitorsfromtheBornean shore Drying stores Pigeon shooting 

 Foraging Football Tent life A new boat A marine 

 visitor Pulo Tiga A fish dinner Shore plants Big fish 



