of silver, and four pillows with gold facings, and five piled-up pillows with
silver facings; and the kitchen apparatus was got ready, including ten pans and
coppers of the largest size, and the sheds for those who were to cook rice and the
meats eaten therewith. On this day, moreover, a buffalo was sent by Towkay
Teck Chong, with the full accompaniments of music, and so forth.
“On Tuesday, the 3rd day of the month, took place the first Henna-staining, the
bride being led forth by her Coiffeur and seated upon the marriage throne. And
the bride seated herself against the large pillow, which is called ‘The Pillow
against which One Rests,’ or bantal saraga. And towards evening all the
relatives on the woman’s side sprinkled the tĕpong tawar (upon the forehead and
hands of the bride), and after the Henna-staining, dishes of confectionery and
preserved fruits were offered to all the guests who were present in the reception-
room.
“And on the 3rd^99 day of the month there took place in like manner the second
Henna-staining. And on the 5th day of the month took place the Private Henna-
staining (bĕrhinei churi); the bride’s hair being dressed after the fashion known
as Sanggul Lintang, and further adorned with ornaments of gold and diamonds
to the value of about $5000. And after this Henna-staining all persons present
descended to the rooms below, where fencing and dagger dances, and music and
dancing were kept up at pleasure.
“On the 6th day of the month, being Friday, Inche Mohamad Kassim, Pĕnghulu
of the Mukim of Bukit Raja, was commissioned by Datoh Pĕnghulu Mohit to
summon the bridegroom, inasmuch as that day was fixed for the marriage rite.
And the bridegroom, wearing the robe called jubah and a turban tied after the
Arab fashion,^100 arrived at about three o’clock, and was met by the priest (Tuan
Imām) at the house. Very many were the guests on that day, and many ladies and
gentlemen, and his renowned Highness the Tungku Dia-Uddin, were assembled
in the house.
“And the Tuan Imām read the marriage service, Datoh Pĕnghulu Mohit giving
his permission for Tuan Haji Mohamad Said Mufti to wed Inche Halimah to
Said ʿAbdul Rahman Al Jafri, with a marriage portion of $100. And after the
marriage rite Tuan Imām proceeded to read prayers for their welfare. And
afterwards dishes of rice were brought, of which the guests present were invited
to partake. And when all had eaten, the Coiffeur led forth the bride to the