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The presents I made him were unquestionably handsome; but he was not content without begging from me the share I had reserved for the other Pangerans; and afterward, through Mr. Williamson, solicited more trifles, such as sugar, penknives, and the like.
I must endeavor to explain, to the best of my belief and knowledge. The Malays take part in these excursions, and thirty men joined the Sakarrans on the present occasion, and consequently they share in the plunder, and share largely. Inferior Pangerans would of course partake likewise.
Having sent the Pangerans ahead to advise Seriff Sahib of our arrival, we pulled slowly up to the campong of the Data Jembrong, where we brought up to breakfast. Data Jembrong is a native of Mindanao, an Illanun and a pirate; he is slightly advanced in years, but stout and resolute-looking, and of a most polite demeanor as oily-tongued a cut-throat as a gentleman would wish to associate with.
She now remains here to wait the change of the monsoon, and her intriguing Pangerans return by land. "8th. Seriff Hussein returned from Sambas, having been nearly stabbed while there. The assassins, it was understood, were here, and I endeavored to apprehend them; but, having heard of the seriff's arrival, they made off. "10th.
"31st. A conclave of Pangerans, when it was finally resolved to grant the country of Sarawak to me as rajah or governor. "August 1st, 1842. An important day in my history, and I hope one which will be marked with a white stone in the annals of Sarawak.
Then came the other Pangerans 'Is there any Pangeran or any young rajah that contests the question? Pangeran Der Macota, what do you say? Macota expressed his willingness to obey. One or two other obnoxious Pangerans who had always opposed themselves to me were each in turn challenged, and forced to promise obedience.
The Malay government is said to exhibit the feudal system in its most perfect form. The chief, or rajah, issues his orders to the Pangerans, or princes of the blood; to the Datus, or nobles of royal descent; or to the Orang Kayas, or wealthy vassals.
Condition of the country. Reception by the Sultan. Objects in view. The different chiefs, and communications with them. The Sultan and his Pangerans. Objects of the visit accomplished. Return to Sarawak. Ceremonies of the cession. Sail for Singapore. After Mr.
For even during one short month's absence I fear my poor people will suffer from the intrigues of the rascally Borneo Pangerans. In this I do not include Muda Hassim, who, with a most amiable private character, and with integrity and good faith, desires to do right, as far as his education and prejudices will permit.
There are roads from the great branch leading to the town, fort, and palace. There are four Pangerans, Annam being the most daring of the whole. His naval force consists of the Portuguese ship of 400 tons, one brig, and eight or ten large fighting prows, beside his allies from Borneo Proper, with ten large prows.
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