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hopefully to see some boat appear to take them on their 

 journey. 



One day as Seragunting was watching, he heard the sound 

 of paddles, and saw in the distance several long- boats approach- 

 ing. He hailed the first, and asked the men in it to take 

 him and his father with them. The boat made for the shore, 

 but the man in the bows recognised the two wanderers, and 

 shouted out: — "ItisSni and his son Seragunting: do not let 

 them come into the boat." The boat went on and left them to 

 their fate. The same thing happened in the case of each oi the 

 other boats. As soon as Sin and his son were recognised, no 

 one would help them. 



Now these were the boats of the sons-in-law of Singalctag 

 Burong: — Katupong. Beragai. Bejampong^ Papiu. Ntndak. P 

 kas. and Embuas. They were not pleased at their sister-in-law 

 marrying a mere mortal like Siu. and so refused to help him 

 and his son. 



The next day Seragunting saw what seemed to be a dark 

 cloud come towards him over the sea. As it came nearer, it 

 took the form of a gigantic spider, carrying some food and 

 clothes. 



•• Do not be afraid." said the Spider. " I have come to help 

 you and your father. I have brought you food and clothing. 

 When you have had some food and changed your clothes. I will 

 take you across the water to the land on the other side. My 

 name is Emplawa Jaw a (the Spider of Java). I know your his- 

 tory, and I will lead you to your mother whom you seek." 



After they had eaten and put on the new clothes brought 

 them, the spider told them to go with him across the sea. They 

 were not to be afraid, but to follow his track, not turning to 

 the right hand nor to the left. They obeyed his words. Strange 

 to say. the water become a> hard as a sandbank under their feet. 

 For a iong time they were out of sight of land, but towards 

 evening they approached the opposite shore, and saw a landing 

 place where there were a large number of boats. Not far off 

 where several houses, and one longer and more imposing than 

 any of the others. To this house the Spider directed Seragunt- 

 ing. telling him that he would find his mother there. The 

 Spider then left them. As it was late, they did nut ^o up to 



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