CHAPTER XV.

THE TENIMBER ISLANDS.

The Village Chiefs of Sebeano.--Ludicrous Mistake.--War between Romian and Ewena.--The insignificant Cause which gave rise to it.--Successful Attempts at Reconciliation.--Contribution towards giving a Knowledge of their Character.--State of the Country.--Productions and Commerce.--The Author visits Larrat.--Uncivil Reception at Kalioba.--Departure for Watidal.--Meeting on the North-west Point of Timor Laut.--Departure for Serra. 249