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township of Seba, where we were. What sort of Christians 
they are I cannot say, as they have neither clergymen nor 
church among them; the Company have, however, certainly 
been at the expense of printing versions of the New Testa- 
ment, catechisms, etc. etc., in this and several other languages, 
and actually keep a half-bred Dutchman, whose name is 
Frederick Craig, in their service, who is paid by them for 
instructing the youth of the island in reading, writing, and 
the principles of the Christian religion. Dr. Solander was 
at his house, and saw not only the Testaments and 
catechisms before mentioned, but also the copy-books of the 
scholars. 
The island is divided into five principalities, each of which 
has its respective radja or king; what his power may be we 
had no opportunity of learning. In outward appearance 
he had but little recognition shown to him, yet every kind 
of business seemed to centre in him and his chief councillor, 
so that in reality he seemed to be more regarded in essentials 
than in showy useless ceremonies. The reigning Radja, while 
we were there, was called Madocho Lomi Djara, he was 
about thirty-five, the fattest man we saw upon the whole 
island, and the only one upon whose body grew any quantity 
of hair, a circumstance very unusual among Indians. He 
appeared of a heavy, dull disposition, and I believe was 
governed almost entirely by a very sensible old man called 
Mannudjame, who was beloved by the whole principality. 
Both these were distinguished from the rest of the natives 
by their dress, which was always a night-gown, generally of 
coarse chintz; once, indeed, the Radja received us in form 
in one of Black Prince’s stuff, which I suppose may be 
looked upon as more grave and proper to inspire respect. 
If any differences arise between the people, they are settled 
by the Radja and his councillors without the least delay or 
appeal, and, says Mr. Lange, always with the strictest 
justice. So excellent is the disposition of these people that 
if any dispute arise between any two of them, they never, 
if it is of consequence, more than barely mention it to 
each other, never allowing themselves to reason upon it lest 
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