CHAPTER XXI.

THE KI AND TENIMBER ISLANDS.

The Ki Islands.--Character of the People.--Arrive at Vordate.--Improved Condition of the Natives.--Ceramese Pirates.--The English Captives at Luora.--The Author departs for Serra in the Boats.--Meet with a Prahu-tope.--Honesty of the Natives in their Dealings.--Arrival at Serra.--Native Warfare.--Ceremonies attending the Peace-making.--Return towards Vordate.--Turtles and their Eggs.--Wild Cattle.--Arrival on Board the Brig.--Singular Customs with regard to Trade.--Demand for Gold Coin.--Departure from the Tenimber Islands.--Arrival at Amboyna.--Approval of our Proceedings by the Government.--Conclusion. 344

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THE INDIAN ARCHIPELAGO. 1837.]

VOYAGES

OF THE

DUTCH BRIG DOURGA,

&c. &c.