70 . A DYAK MEDICINE CHEST. 
of the errant soul of a sick man, this demon can ensure to hima 
swift and unimpeded passage thither and back again. 
While Dasu was telling us the story of his vision of the 
Tortoise spirit who gave him the Batu Bintang I watched his 
face carefully for any sign that he believed, or did not believe 
his account. I could not be sure: but I am inclined to think he 
did not. He seemed relieved when we had finished our ex- 
amination of his possessions, and he could pack them all up and 
carry them off to the security of his own dwelling. 
Several similar collections of charms have at different times 
been given to me, obtained from Manangs who have become 
Christians but it was particularly interesting to me to have a set 
actually in use exhibited and explained by their owner, and | 
have thought that a description of them might possibly have some 
interest for other Members of the Society. 
Jom, Straits Branch 
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