“The Krabu has a red beak mixed with yellow, red feathers and yellow feet.
“There are two kinds of spurs: first, the Golok Golok, in the form of a straight
knife known by this name and in use with the Malays; and, secondly, the Taji
Benkok, or curved spur: the last is most in vogue.
“There are various modes of tying on the spur, viz. Salik, or below the natural
spur; Kumbar, on a level with it; Panggong, above the spur; Sa ibu Tangan, a
thumb’s breadth below the knee joint; Sa Kalinking, a little finger’s breadth;
Andas Bulu, close to the feathers under the knee; Jankir, upon the little toe; Sauh
wongkang, on the middle toe; Berchingkama, tying the three large toes together
with the spur—this is the most advantageous; Golok, binding the little toe and
the toe on the left with the spur; Golok di Battang, below the natural spur. It is
necessary to observe that the Malays generally use one spur; though two spurs
are sometimes given to match a weaker against a stronger bird.
“1. The winner takes the dead bird.
“2. If a drawn battle (Sri) each takes his own.
“3. No person but the holder shall interfere with the cocks after they have been
once set to, even if one of them run away, except by the permission of the Juara,
or setter-to. Should any person do so, and the cock eventually win the battle, the
owners shall be entitled to half the stakes only.
“4. Should one of the cocks run away, and the wounded one pursue it, both birds
shall be caught and held by their Juaras. Should the runaway cock refuse to peck
at its adversary three times, the wings shall be twined over the back, and it shall
be put on the ground for its adversary to peck at; should he too refuse, after it has
been three times presented, it is a Sri, or drawn battle. The cock that pecks wins.
“5. The stakes on both sides must be forthcoming and deposited on the spot.
“6. A cock shall not be taken up unless the spur be broken, even by the Juaras.
“When a cock has won his disposition changes.
“A cock is called Cheyma when he chooses round grains of paddy, or fights with
his shadow, or spurs or pecks at people.