OF THE MALAYS. 55 in their mirth, shouted aloud. The chief of Pa- lembang made his obeisance, and rose to dance. He challenged Tun Rana Diraja. Rana Diraja bowed, and rose. Tun Tuah, Hang Jabbat, and HangKasturi, took the cups from the hands of those employed in filling them, and they filled them with liquor. They danced with the cups in their hands, and challenged Rana Diraja to drink. The reason of Tun Rana Diraja was overpowered — he sat down and nodded as he sat. The young prince was rejoiced, and laughed exceedingly when he beheld the condition of the chief. The tabours were struck anew The prince glanced at Tun Tuah, hinting to him to press the Tumangung Sri Saroja to drink. Tun Tuah took a cup and fdled it up, holding it in his hand while he danced. He replenished it for the Tumangung, and pre- senting it, said, * Drink, my Lord, according to the commands of the youthful ruler of the kingdom.' The Tumangung, hearing the prince's commands, took the cup, and placing it respectfully over his head, drank, bowed, and rose to dance. The attendants plied him with fresh cups. The Tu- mangung presented the cup to the Bandahara, which the latter accepted, and rose to dance a few steps, when he laid down his kris, and bowed at the feet of the prince. The prince perceived the wish of the minister. He rose from his seat and embraced him. The Bandahara took the cup
