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the Cliff. The Home of the edible-nest-building Swallow.
The Birds'-Nest Trade. The Nests composed of Ge-
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One of
Return to Parlis.- Datoo Mahomet Alee's sanguinary Threat.
Jadee has, we find, sent an abusive Message. — Jadee
reproved. — Jadee's feelings are hurt. - Character of my
Native Crew. A Page about Native Prejudices.
the Malays mutinous. Cure for Native Prejudices. -
Malayan Jungle-Scenery by Daylight. Black Monkeys.-
A Monkey Parody upon Human Life. - English Seamen
and the Monkeys. Scarcity of Fresh Water. - The Village
of Tamelan. — A Malay Chieftainess. Watering. -Snakes
Stories of large Snakes
CHAP. XI.
Jadee declines to clean the Copper.-A Malay Prejudice.
A Malay Mutiny. - The lost Sheep return. The Dif-
ficulty surmounted. Malayan mechanical Skill.
An
A
Impromptu Dock. An Accident, and quick Repairs.
Launch, and resume Station. Loss of my Canoe..
Sampan constructed. — The Malayan Axe or Adze. — In-
genious mode of applying native Materials in Construction of
Boats
Return to Quedah. -Native Defences.-The "Teda bagoose."
Scaring an Ally. Difficulties which accounted for the
Delay of the Siamese.—Inchi Laa acknowledges the Effects
of our Blockade. - Severity towards the Malays. — A Prahu
full of Fugitives captured. Intelligence suddenly gained
of Siamese Army. - Deserters.-The Malay Forces out-
manœuvred. — Serious Losses of the Malays. - Inchi Laa.—
Shameful Atrocities of the Malays. - Exchange of Cour-
tesies. - Permission given for the Women to escape. -Pre-
parations for Flight
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CHAP. XIII.
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The Exodus. A Scene of
The Lull before the Storm.
Confusion and Distress. The Malay Chieftain's Wife.
Baju-Mira. The Convoy. An extraordinary Appeal. -
Midwifery simplified.-A Night-Scene. A Midshipman's
Emotions. A Malayan Houri. Resign my Charge and
return. - An Attempt to enslave the Fugitives
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CHAP. XIV.
Malay Slave Trade fostered by the Dutch. - Brutal System
pursued by the Portuguese. Slavery doubtless founded by
the Mahometans.-Retribution has overtaken the Portuguese.
An enlightened Policy most likely to eradicate Slavery
and Piracy. Close Blockade. - The Call of the Siamese
Sentries. — The Call of the Malay Sentries. — Deaths from
Want of Water. —Kling Cruelty. — The Trial and Verdict,
and Punishment. Siamese Tortures. Novel Mode of
impaling a Rebel. — Extraordinary Palm-spears.— Remarks
upon Native Governments
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CHAP. XV.
The alarmed
The Vultures'
The Massacre of the Prisoners in Quedah Fort.
Barber. - Inchi Laa repudiates the Act.
Feast. Captain Warren visits the Siamese Camp. The
Siamese Army. - Renewed Vigour in the Operations.
The Capture of the Battery.—The Flight of the Harem. —
Fugitives no longer able to escape by Sea.-Narrow Escape
of Crew.-Inchi Laa surrenders. -
my
-Struck by a Whirl-
wind. The last Broadside.—The Chiefs escape. — Quedah
Fort abandoned
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CONTENTS.
CHAP. XVI.
The Siamese in Possession of the Fort. - Description of the
Fort. A Siamese Military Swell. The Divan. — A
Naval Ambassador. - The Ambassador demands Beef.
Curiosity of the Siamese Officials. The Appearance of the
Soldiery. Mobility of the Siamese Troops.
Equipments.
Arms and
The Buffalo of Malayia. -Mr. Airey, Master
of the "Hyacinth."-Siamese Ingratitude not singular. —
We proceed to Parlis
Return to Parlis..
Cure for Cholera.
CHAP. XVII.
Page 211
- Pat Conroy's Opinion of the Chinese. —
Parlis. The Flight from Tamelan.
Legacy of Queen Devi. - The Departure. - The Heart of
a Cocoa-nut Tree. - Proceed to shoot a Buffalo. - - Discover
a Herd. The Shot and the Chase. - Obtain plenty of
Jamboo frightened by a River Spirit. The Aborigines of
Malayia. Malayan Superstitions.-An "Untoo," or Spirit,
seen.- - My Credulity taxed. — The Spirits of the Jungle. —
On Superstitions in general. — The Charms of Superstition.
- Musquitoes and Sand-flies. — The Village on Fire. —
Flaming Cocoa-nut Trees. Intentional Destruction.
Traces of Man rapidly obliterated in the East
Low Civilisation of the Orang-laut.". - Total
Gipsies.
Absence of all Religious Feeling. - Their Mode of Living
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The personal Appearance of Orang-laut. - Dearth of
fresh Water. Ordered to procure Water up the River.—
Parlis and Pirate Fleet. Interview with Haggi Loũng. -
Permission granted to procure Water.-Tom West's Address
to the Malays.—Paddle up the River. - Tropical Malayan
Scenery.-Pass Kangah. - Obtain Fresh Water - Page 253
CHAP. XX.
Praise-
The Ladies of Kangah bathing. - Halt to lunch at Kangah.
-Kangah, its Situation. Mode of constructing Malay
Houses. The Mosque. -The Bazaar and its Occupants.-
Arrival of armed Men. Return to the Boat.
worthy Fidelity of the Malays.— Malay Independence of
Character. The Pleasures of Memory. - A Malay Family
Scene.-Return to Parlis.- Pulo Quetam. -Trade during
Blockade
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Social Evenings.
CHAP. XXI.
Quaintness of English Seamen. — The
Adventures of Lucas. -Runs away to Liverpool. - Enters
on board of an African Trader.—The Voyage to the Bights.
- Fever. - Deaths.-Difficulty in leaving Port. - A new
Captain joins. - Voyage Home. -Sufferings from want of
Water. - Disorderly Scenes. A Fight. -Villanous Be-
verage. - A Man flogged to Death. A horrid post-
mortem Examination.-Temporary Relief.-Recklessness.—
Sufferings.—A second Case of Murder. — Lucas a Sailor,
nolens volens
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CHAP. XXII.
Jadee offers the Loan of a Love-Letter. —A Midshipman's
Scruples.-The "Emerald ordered to Pouchou.- Enter
the River during the Night.— Jadee's Suggestions for ward-
ing off Musquitoes.-Jadee foresees Trouble.-A nautical
Superstition of the olden Day. — The Flight.—The Sampan
repulsed. The Chase. A Prahu captured. - Proceed to
Tangong Gaboose.-Starving piratical Fugitives.-A Threat
of Cannibalism. - The Horrors of Asiatic Warfare. - Jam-
boo's View of the Malays' Position. — Reflections - Page 304
CHAP. XXIII.
A Surprise. The Stratagem. — Escape of Mahomet Alee. -
Jadee indignant.-Disappointment and Consolation. - We
report the Escape. — Raising of the Blockade. The
neglected Warning. - The Gig chases the Canoe. The
"Laddas." A Malayan Night-Scene. — Dream-Land. —
Return to Things earthly.-Unsuccessful Search for Prahus.
The Sea-breeze. The Race. - Short Rations. - Eat
Birds'-nests. A long and distressing Pull. - Zeal and
cheerful Conduct of the Crew. - Reflections
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Soirée. - Jadee upbraids them for being surprised. Pre-
paring for Action. · - Demeanour of English and Malay Sea-
men.
-Malay Charm for shooting straight.—My Coxswain;
his Piety. Burning, sinking, and destroying.
The Rene-
gade turns Traitor. The large Reptiles of Langkawi.
The Tale of the Oular-besar, or Great Snake. The Snake
choked by a Holy Man. — A remarkable Fossil. — A Pirate's
Hiding-place. - Lovely Scenery. The Anger of the Skies.
-Struck by Lightning. Close of Operations against
Quedah.-Conclusion
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