Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-01-22

not unfamiliar, which prudence %enjoins
when dangerous visitors are expected
All was ready when the proa drew up
to the landing place. 1t was a me
boat, manned by twenty paddlers, and
as many Pangerans, Datus, Ampuans,
and Tuans sat under the awning. The
level sunbeams Of dawn twinkled on
gold cloth, on ornamental weapons and
profuse embroidery. A number Of light
followed, bearing a throng OF
inoulsitiVe spectators from the village
below.
The banks Of the Rejang at this part
are high, and very deep of mud. A log
roughly fattened, with notches cut In
it, makes the gangwGy; the Sultan nas
no better apparatus for disembarking
at his palace. The mobiles ascend brisk
ly, gripping with their %prehensile toes,
aud fortmen respectively landed them
at the upper end. But when the chiefs
had passed, the log was tossed aside,
excluding their retainers. In loud dis
content these clustered In the mud be-
low. The mobiles, about dozen, had
no firearms, but each wore a parAng or
kris, protruding in front, horizontal
ly sticking out behind, under the
waistcoat of silk or cloth OF
gold. At top Of the staircase
Lord received his guests, between W
rows of fortmen, who presented arms.
Pangeran MusEhor went first, shook
hands, and named his kindred in order
of precedence. As each was introduced,
Lord took his hand, and the Sergeant
assigned him q chair. Then the
commandant himself led Musahor to the
seat Of dignity, took his W place OPP
posite, and saluted again. This grave
and ceremonious reception delighted
the Malays, whilst the neatness and or
der of the fort, and the discipline OF
the soldiers, who had fallen back to
line the walls, stirred their admiration.
Lord observed that he was honored by
this visit; the Pangeran vowed that the
grand purpose OF existence was fulfilled
that day, After q series Of conrtsies.
he casually remarked that q daughter
OF his had run away, that he had reason
to think she was hiding somewhere In
this neighborhood. Lord met him at
once. The Dayang Isaka had sought
his protection, and he had taken such
measures as seemed fitting to guard her
reputation. The Nikodah Baker
and the deaf duenna SUCCESSFULLY
gave their evidence upon
this point, which was audi
bly, approved by the chiefs. Musahor
declared his gratitude with real emo
ton, and one after another his kinsfolk
made a c%ermoniouS speech. Then they
looked about them, like men who had
finished business, and proposed to have
some easy gossip before leaving. When
Lord quietly asked what they proposed
doing, they were much amazed.
II shall carry my daughter away at
once, Tuan!' said Musahor.
at is your right! But she has taken
refuge under the Sarawak ensign, and
YOU mobiles Of Brunei will understand
that l can not give her up unheard. In
the first place, l must have your solemn
assurance, as a true Moslem, hat the
Dayang Isaka shall not be harmed"
81 give it you, Tuan, upon the Holy
Beard, or what you will"
ut is then my duty TO inquire why
the marriage she desires cannot be ef-
fected--"
This abrupt opening OF the point
really at issue provoked an angry de-
monstration. Lord saw with anxiety
that MuSahor had little influence over
his kinsfolk. He continued:
"This young man whom the Dayang
Isaka came here to seek"
Another bust Of passion, so indeco-
rous that Lord, trowning, issued a COM
mand, and the fortmen suddenly ad-
vanced, closing around the central
group. This move Gained the uproar,
ana he proceeded:
II say, that Madoud is noble, he has
property sufficient, and an honorable
repute in the service OF the Rajah.
That the Dayang Isaka wishes to marry
nim is evident, and be is eager for the
match. l ask, therefore, why it can
not take placer"
The rage of the Brunei chiefs had
now become quiet and dangerous. They
did not interrupt as Musahor, trembling
out digniied, made reply. Madoud. he
said briefly, was a mere soldier of Sara
wax; and there dropped the question OF
status. His birth vas noble truly, for
he was son Of the late PanReran Dou-
roup, head chief Of the Suei river.
Thirty years ago." Musahor con-
tiuued, "in the day when Omar
Ali Seffedin, whose memory be
honored, was our Sultan, his vizier
was Pangeran Usop, a virtuous and
war-like man. The Iang-di-per-Tuan
(Sultan) leaned on him as on a palm
tree which shelters the people and
gives them fruits sweet aud n%ourishing.
But the axe OF malice was ~sharpened
privily, and when its edge was keen
foes laid it az his root. The Sultan was
misled by falsehoods; Pangeran Usop
and his brother fed to us at Sioungan,
where he had much land and many
friends. His enemies couln not obtain
an order for his death, and they grew
fearful. AssasSins came into our dis
trict, but we caught them and beat
them. Then those hateful persons
sought among US on the Suei, II they
could find an impious wretch like them
selves" Lord glanced at Madoud,
guessing the sequel. His face had
grown haggard and pale.
"Pangeran Usop snd his brother were
living with Pangeran Douroup. We
warned them against him, but they
would not believe. They were heroes;
as il is written OF Sawira Gading, they
would have fought with death itself.
Some precautions they took. The pair
never separated, and never laid down
their arms. Whilst one ate or bathed
or slept, the other watched. II any
tried to pass behind them. they smote
him down, though he were a child.
But God had sealed their fate.
zone day at noontide, Pangeran Usop
went to battle, and his brother stood
guard, talking with Douroup. Pres
emily he asked for fire to light his