MALAY LAW IN NEGRI SEMBILAN. 319 
Itmust be borne in mind though, in connection with all these 
customs and laws, that Muhammadan Jaw is always present and 
is enforced in many cases, but it requires careful handling. 
Nothing is more distasteful to the people than that Muhamma- 
dan law should be applied where custom provides the remedy, 
and as the Kathi is generally anxious to exercise Muhamma- 
dan law only, great care has to be taken to prevent him from 
interfering in cases of custom. 
What I have written may throw some light on the working 
of a curious constitution. 
MARTIN LISTER. 
