A grammar of the Malayan language, with an introduction and praxis..

200 A GRAMMAR OF THE
" What country gave you birth,
" And what events have brought you to this place ?
" What, let me ask is your name,
" And how do you name the cloth you are weaving?"
Kani Tambuhan wept and hung her head,
Her mind being extremely agitated.
Gently making her obeisance,
She said with a sweet, affecting voice,
«' The name of your servant is Kmii Tambuhan,
" And that of my work is kariiigsang wayang.
" Our gracious mistress has given directions,
" That we should all be daily employed in weaving,
" For the lady whom your highness is to take to wife,
" The princess whom you are going to woo at Banjai- Kitlany
To this Radin replied with a laugh,
" To Banjar Kulan I am not going."
He embraced her neck, and caressed her, saying,
" 01 my life, how beautiful thy countenance ;
" Thou art to be compared to the celestial nymphs,
" And if thou vanishest from me, where can I search for thee ?"
Radm Mantri then proceeded to kiss her,
When she cried out, and wrested herself from him.
All the damsels now thought of interfering,
And felt indignant at his conduct.
" This proceeding of the prince (said they)
" Will presently draw upon us much anger from the queen."