“KILLING A MAN-EATER” 165 
As the Tung-ku’s district was difficult to reach, 
the Kelantan river branching miles from the nearest 
point, and elephants being the only means of travel, 
I told him that if I decided to go back with him he 
would have to furnish the elephants and all the men 
I might need. I also pointed out to him the difficulty 
in transporting animals and cages to the coast, and 
that the cost in time to me would probably be 
greater than the trip and animals were worth. It 
was my policy not to show any interest. 
I could see that the Tungku was anxious to have 
me return with him to his district, as it was tiger 
infested, and his people were leaving on that 
account. He agreed to do everything in his power. 
as to men, elephants and transportation to the coast. 
I told him I was very busy but that I would think 
it over, and to come back in a few days when I 
would give him a definite answer. 
As nearly all my animals had been shipped from 
my house in Orchard Road, I decided to take the 
trip with Tungku S’leman and go in for not only 
tigers but whatever it was possible to get. I was 
keen on securing a good specimen of rhinoceros, 
and tapir, so made my preparations for a lengthy 
stay in his district, and for getting whatever ani- 
mals I could, large or small. When on the follow- 
ing day the Tungku came to see me and I told 
him I would go back with him, he seemed a happy 
man. I advised him to send his chief follower on 
ahead so that he could have the elephants meet 
