• ON THE MALATU NATION. 137 



'* If every thing is not at sea as the Mali m wishes it, and the sails are 

 taken a back, let him, on his return. to port, give alms to the poor, as an 

 acknowledgment for his escape. 



" If the Malim forgets the course he has to steer, and through his 

 Ignorance the Prdhu is wrecked, he shall suffer death, for such is the law, 



" If the Malim is desirous of quitting the Prdhu at any port or place^ 

 lie shall not be permitted to do so/* 



Of the. Jeru-mudi or Steersman. 



" If is the duty of the Jerii-mudis when relieved from their tour of duty at 

 the helm, to superintend and take care of all the arms in the Prdhu ; and 

 in the event of the Prdhu falling in with pi rates, let them combat with' a 

 strong hand and courageous heart, for such is their duty." 



By the Macasar copy, it is established, that if the Jeru-mudis or Jeru- 

 bdtus are desirous of quitting the Prdhu at any time, they may be per- 

 mitted to do so, on paying, the former, the sura of half a Tahil or one 

 Pahar, (four or two dollars) and the latter one Pahar or two Mas, 

 (two or one dollar) each according to his ability, but. not exceeding the 

 sums stated. 



Of the Petty Officers and Crew., 



" If the Prdhu is from three to four Depahs (fathoms) wide, the 

 Azvak Prdhu shall be allowed assistance, or a participation in the cargo, to 



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