CHAPTER IX.

BABA.

Voyage towards Banda.--Remarks on the Islands Sermatta, Teon and Nila.--Arrival at Banda.--Humanity of an Orang-Kaya.--Description of the Island Baba.--Great Fear and Distrust of the Inhabitants.--Their Manners and Customs.--The Island Wetang.--Cause of the Distrust of the Natives.--Murderous and plundering Propensities of the People of Aluta.--Disturbances between the Inhabitants of Tepan and Aluta. 129