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

MALAYAN LANGUAGE. 207
" Who was matched with a princess at Banjar Kulan,
" And may now refuse to take her to wife."
Hearing these words from Kani Tambuhaii
He was afft-cted with strong emotions of pity.
Approaching, he mildlv said to her,
" Pard(jn, O lady I whatever offence I may be obhged to commit.
" How can your slave avoid it,
" Under the terror of bring put to the test of an oath ?
" This day, my orders are to extinguloh your hfe,
" And I cannot possibly evade them."
" If you should meet with my lord the prince, .
" Convey to him my humble salutation,
" With my wishes for perfect happiness in his marriage,
" And a long and prosperous reign."
Kani Tedahan having attentively listened
To all the commands of her mistress.
Was overwhelmed with grief;
And as she bent her head upon her lap,
The tears gushing from her eyes.
Moistened the garments of Katii Tambuhan.
" From your childhood, said she, I have taken care of you,
" Whilst we still dwelt at Tanjong-pura.
" No difference ever arose between us
" And we have been companions in misfortune.
;
•
" Your