CHAPTER XI.
THE SULTAN’S ISTANA AND THE “ HILL OF TEARS.”
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A moonlight ride—A fragrant weed—The Istana—Modern armament—“
Gelah ”—Royal hospitality—A social servant—The
Sultan—State sword or “ Barong ”—A Sulu dinner—A long
audience—Curiosity of the ladies—Departure to the mountain
—A newly-made grave—Orchids at home—A treat for our
cattle—Rough climbing—Ferns andmosses—The summit—Good
views—Old traditions of the mountain—A picnic under cocoa-
nut palms—“Gelah” v. Hennessy—Return to the Istana—Further
audience of the Sultan—Former civilisation—Carved wood-work
—Old manufactures—Old enemies—Physique of the Sulus—A
pearl among the swine—Market-people—Slavery—Language
—Land culture—Native food products—Domestic animals—Sea
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CHAPTER XII.
A ROYAL VISIT.
Exploring rides—A state visit—Culinary business—Arrival of the
Sultan and suite—Procession of boats—Armed attendants—A
royal salute—Visit to the ship—Use of dogs aboard—Amusements
ashore—Eastern singing—A royal interpreter—Dress of
the ladies—Influence of the women—An early rising Sultana—
Marine amusements—Departure—Journey to Bu’ut Dahau—
Hospitality of the mountaineers—Ascent—Fine views from the
top—Flowers and insects—A Hadji’s tradition— Siassi Island—
A homed steed—Sandakan—Pulo Bahalatolois . . . . 223
CHAPTER XIII.
KINA BALU, vid TAMPASSUK.
Preparations—“ Salaamat jelan ” or safe voyage—Contrary winds
—A total wreck—A sea bath—Making the best of it—Native
visitorsfrom the Bornean shore—Drying stores—Pigeon shooting
—Foraging—Football—Tent life—A new boat—A marine
visitor—Pulo Tiga—A fish dinner—Shore plants—Big fish—
The Tampassuk—“ The fatted calf ”—Start for Kina Balu—
Bare hills—Land culture—Bad roads—Ghinambaur village—
Textile fibres—A chance shot—Thrifty natives—Buffalo riding
— A friendly chief — Sineroup — Native wealth — Charms—
Crossing swollen river—New orchids—Kambatuan—Rokos—
Butterflies—Koung Green—Aboriginals from the interior—
Pretty weeds—Lemoung’s death—Native ornaments—Native
cloth—Bee keeping—How to manage “ guides “ Kurow ”—
Start for “ Kina Balu ”—Sleeping rock—Dusun cookery !—
New plants—More of the “ guide ” nuisance......................................239
CHAPTER XIY.
Plant collecting—Large Nepenthes—Sociable birds—Mountain
climbing—Cold nights—Descent—Safe return to Kiau—Old
skulls—Tree ferns—Fine climate—Land culture—Crossing
rivers—“ Lapayang’s ” welcome—Tarippe fruit—“ Beuhan ”—
Pleasant evening at Kambatuan village—Graceful young girls
—Bundoo—Little gardens en route—Ghinambaur village—A
hard day’s walking—Return to the Tampassuk—Short-tailed
buffaloes—Two-homed rhinoceros—Return to Labuan—Smith’s
illness—Success of the expedition . . . . . . 278
CHAPTER XV.
TROPICAL FRUITS.
Tropical fruits—Culture of—Natural fruit orchards—The Durian—
A macédoine of fruits—The Mangosteen—“ Prada Prada ”—
Mango—The Rambutan or “ hairy fruit ”—Bread fruit—Jack
fruit, or “ Nangka ”—“ Champada ”—Jintawan, or Manoongan
fruits ( Willughbeia spp.~)—Tampoe fruit—Red “ Bilimbing ”—
“ Mandaroit ”—“ Rambeneer ”—“ Mambangan ”—“ Luing ”—
“ Langsat ” or “ Duku”—“ Rambi ”—“ Mangalin ”—“ Jambosa,”
or “ Rose-apples ” — Melons — Oranges — Pomoloes—Custard
apples—Cocoa-nut—Wild onion fruit—Banana, or “ Pisang ”
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