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Dato’ of Johol always wears his hair long, down to the waist. 
The To’ Klana Putri of Sungei Ujong established the States of 
Rémbau and Naning, placing his sons over them. 
Likut was also established by the To’ Kléna. The Dato’ of 
Johol made Térichi, Giinong Pasir, Géméncheh, Jémpol and Ayér 
Kining. Jélei was originally part of Johol, but afterwards broke 
away. 
After the death of To’ Mtray Jantan, the succession passed to 
her nephews, and has since been held by males, but always passing 
through the female side, as in Nining. After To? Mtran Janran 
eame To’ Unar Bisa (the poisonous snake), next To’ Mamardsa 
GAranc, who was succeeded in turn by To’ Tineau, To’ Nant, To’ 
Buycurr (pot-belly), and the present Pénghilu To’ Era. 
The first Raja was Sarenexar Aram of Bukit Guntang Pényaring, 
(Ulu Ménangkabau). Guntang Pénydring is said to be derived 
from “guntang,” the shaking of the “jaring” (net) used to 
catch the Kéltiang (flying-fox) for the feast at which SaLenGKAR 
Atam was proclaimed Raja. After the feast they descended the 
hill (Bukit Guntane Pényaring) and cleared the settlement of 
Meénangkabau for the Raja. The Batin Minane previously men- 
tioned remained in the jungle. 
The “Kabau” in “ Ménangkibau ” is taken from hundreds of 
buffaloes which issued from a hole in the ground behind the Raja’s 
house; the chief of them had his horns and hoofs covered with 
gold; on being chased by the people, they all returned to the hole 
before they could be caught, and disappeared, and were never seen 
again ; hence the name, as they won in the race for the hole. 
Kauatis MArim Sitimay, the son of SarencKar Anam, came over 
to the Bukit Pérajain Ulu Jémpol with a pdrang,* a patil,t a pahat,t 
and a kachip,§ in pursuit of a beautiful Princess, and after search- 
ing in vain for food, he went to sleep near an enormous bambu a 
fathom in diameter. During the night the Princess appeared and 
cooked him some food, and passed the night with him, but disap- 
* Wood-cutter’s knife. 
7 Adze or hatchet, according to the turn given to the blade. 
t Chisel. 
§ Betel-nut clippers. 
