xvi Contents. 



CHAPTER XL 



THE STJLTAIT'S ISTANA AOT) THE "HILL OF TEABS." 



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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- 

 nnt palms — "Gelah" ^j.Hennessy — Eeturn 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 EOYAL 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 homed steed — Sandakan — Pulo Bahalatolois . . . . 223 



CHAPTER XIII. 



KINA BALU, viA TAMPASStTK. 



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

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

 visitorsfromtheBomean shore — Drying stores — Pigeon shooting 

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

 visitor— Pulo Tiga^-A fish diuner— Shore plants — Big fish — 



