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CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
CHAPTER XI.
CHAPTER XII.
CHAPTER XIII.
CHAPTER XIV.
CHAPTER XV.
CHAPTER XVI.
CHAPTER XVII.
CHAPTER XVIII.
CHAPTER XIX.
CHAPTER XX.
CHAPTER XXI.
CHAPTER XXII.
CHAPTER XXIII.
CHAPTER XXIV.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
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CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
CHAPTER XI.
CHAPTER XII.
CHAPTER XIII.
CHAPTER XIV.
CHAPTER XV.
CHAPTER XVI.
CHAPTER XVII.
CHAPTER XVIII.
CHAPTER XIX.
CHAPTER XX.
CHAPTER XXI.
CHAPTER XXII.
CHAPTER XXIII.
CHAPTER XXIV.
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THE EXPEDITION TO BORNEO
OF
H. M. S. DIDO
FOR
THE SUPPRESSION OF PIRACY:
WITH EXTRACTS FROM
The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido, by 2
THE JOURNAL OF JAMES BROOKE, ESQ., OF SARAWAK,
(Now Agent for the British Government in Borneo).
BY
CAPTAIN THE HON. HENRY KEPPEL, R. N.
NEW YORK:
HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS,
82 CLIFF STREET.
1846.
TO
THE EARL OF ALBEMARLE.
My dear Father,
You could scarcely have anticipated, from my profession, the dedication of a book in testimony of my
gratitude and affection; but, having had the good fortune to acquire the friendship of Mr. James Brooke, and
to be intrusted by him with a narrative of his extraordinary career in that part of the world where the services
of the ship I commanded were required, I am not without a hope that the accompanying pages may be found
worthy of your approval, and not altogether uninteresting to my country.
I am, my dear father,
Your affectionate son,
Henry Keppel.
Droxford, January, 1846.
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.
The visit of her majesty's ship Dido to Borneo, and her services against the pirates, occupy comparatively so
small a portion of this volume, that some excuse may be necessary for its leading title.

It was only by undertaking to make the account of them part of the narrative, that I could prevail upon my
friend Mr. Brooke to intrust me with his Journal for any public object; and when I looked at his novel and
important position as a ruler in Borneo, and was aware how much of European curiosity was attached to it, I
felt it impossible not to consent to an arrangement which should enable me to trace the remarkable career
through which he had reached that elevation. I hope, therefore, to be considered as having conquered my own
disinclination to be the relater of events in which I was concerned, in order to overcome the scruples which he
entertained against being the author of the autobiographical sketch, embracing so singular a portion of his life,
which I have extracted from the rough notes confided to me.
That his diffidence in this respect was groundless will, I trust, be apparent from these pages, however
indifferently I may have executed my unusual task, during a long homeward sea-voyage; and, from the
The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido, by 3
growing interest which has arisen throughout the country for intelligence on the subject of Borneo and the
adjacent archipelago, I venture also to indulge the belief that the general information will be deemed no unfit
adjunct to the story of personal adventure.
ADVERTISEMENT TO THE SECOND EDITION.
The text of this edition has been carefully revised, and has undergone numerous verbal alterations; some
portions of it have been transposed, and a few additions have been made to the work. [In the American
edition, a few pages of matter, of no interest to American readers, have been omitted from the Appendix.]
CONTENTS.
The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido, by 4
CHAPTER I.
The Chinese War having terminated, Captain Keppel in H.M.S. Dido appointed to command of the Straits
station Meeting with Mr. Brooke Sketch of his life Mr. Brooke's outward voyage in the Royalist Touch
at Singapore Arrival off the coast of Borneo Land at the island of Talang Talang Intercourse with the
Bandar Page 1
CHAPTER I. 5
CHAPTER II.
Progress: observations Description of the coast of Borneo Account, &c. of a Pangeran Arrival at
Sarawak Meetings with Rajah Muda Hassim, and conversations The Town Interchange of visits and
presents Excursion to Dyak tribes Resources and commercial products 14

CHAPTER II. 6
CHAPTER III.
Second Cruise: up the River Lunda The Sibnowan Dyaks Their Town of Tungong Their Physical
Proportions, and Words of their Language Their Customs Skull-trophies Religious Ceremonies and
Opinions Their Ornaments Appearance of both Sexes Dress and Morals Missionary Prospects of
Conversion, and Elevation in the Social Scale Government, Laws, and Punishments Dances Iron
Manufacturing Chinese Settlement Excursion continued 32
CHAPTER III. 7
CHAPTER IV.
Renewed intercourse with the Rajah Prospects of trade Ourang-outang, and other animals The two sorts
of mias Description of the Rajah, his suite, and Panglimas, &c The character of the natives Leave
Sarawak Songi Dyaks Visit Seriff Sahib Buyat tongue Attack by pirates Sail for Singapore 45
CHAPTER IV. 8
CHAPTER V.
Summary of information obtained during this visit to Borneo Geographical and topographical
observations Produce Various Dyak tribes Natural history Language Origin of Races Sail from
Singapore Celebes Face of the country Waterfall 59
CHAPTER V. 9
CHAPTER VI.
Dain Matara, the Bugis Excursions in Celebes Dispute with the Rajah's son-in-law Baboon
shot Appearance of the country Visit the Resident Barometrical observations The
Bugis Geography Coral reefs Visit the Rana of Lamatte Population and products of the country 72
CHAPTER VI. 10
CHAPTER VII.
Mr. Brooke's second visit to Sarawak The civil war Receives a present of a Dyak boy Excursion to the
seat of war Notices of rivers, and settlements on their banks Deaths and burials Reasons for and against
remaining at Sarawak Dyak visitors Council of war Why side with the Rajah Mode of constructing
forts State of enemy's and Rajah's forces Conduct of the war 87
CHAPTER VII. 11
CHAPTER VIII.

Appearance of the country Progress of the rebel war Character of the Sow and Singè Dyaks Their belief
in augury Ruinous effects of protracted warfare Cowardice and boasting of the Malays Council of
war Refuse to attack the enemy's forts Rebels propose to treat The Malays oppose Set out to attack the
rebels, but frustrated by our allies Assailed by the rebels Put them to flight Treat with them They
surrender Intercede with the Rajah for their lives Renewed treachery of the Malays 100
CHAPTER VIII. 12
CHAPTER IX.
Retrospect of Mr. Brooke's proceedings and prospects Visit of a pirate fleet Intercourse with the chief
leaders, and other characteristic incidents War dances Use of opium Story of Si Tundo Preparations for
trading Conditions of the cession of Sarawak 119
CHAPTER IX. 13
CHAPTER X.
Obstacles in the way of coming to a satisfactory conclusion with Muda Hassim The law of force and reprisal
considered Capabilities of Sarawak Account of Sarebus and Sakarran pirates Excursion up the
river Visit to the Singè Dyaks Description of Mr. Brooke's house at Sarawak Circumstances relating to
the wreck off Borneo Proper 135
CHAPTER X. 14
CHAPTER XI.
Return of the Royalist from Borneo Proper with intelligence of the sufferers from the wreck of the
Sultana Effect of the arrival of the Diana on the negotiations for their release Outrage and oppression of
Macota Fate of the Sultana and her crew Mr. Brooke made Rajah of Sarawak Liberation of rebel
prisoners State of Dyak tribes Court of justice opened Dyak burials, and respect for the dead Malay
cunning and treachery 151
CHAPTER XI. 15
CHAPTER XII.
Reflections on the new year The plundered village, and other wrongs Means for their suppression The
new government proceeds to act The constitution Preparations for an expedition against the Sea
Dyaks Form of a treaty Wreck of the Viscount Melbourne Administration of justice Difficulties and
dangers Dyak troubles Views and arrangements of the Chinese Judicial forms Wrongs and sufferings of
the Lundus 164

CHAPTER XII. 16
CHAPTER XIII.
Ascent of the left-hand river to the Stabad Remarkable cave in the Tubbang Diamond works at
Suntah Return Infested by Dyak pirates A meeting of prahus, and fight Seriff Sahib's treatment of the
Suntah Dyaks Expedition against the Singè Their invasion of the Sigos, and taking heads The triumph
over these trophies Arms and modes of war Hot and cold council-houses Ceremonies in the installation
of the Orang Kaya Steer Rajah Meeting of various Dyak tribes Hostile plans of Seriff Sahib, and their
issue Resolves to proceed to Borneo Proper 183
CHAPTER XIII. 17
CHAPTER XIV.
Visit of Captain Elliott Mr. Brooke sails for Borneo Proper Arrival Visited by leading men Condition
of the country Reception by the Sultan Objects in view The different chiefs, and communications with
them The Sultan and his Pangerans Objects of the visit accomplished Return to Sarawak Ceremonies of
the cession Sail for Singapore 199
CHAPTER XIV. 18
CHAPTER XV.
Captain Keppel's voyage in the Dido with Mr. Brooke to Sarawak Chase of three piratical prahus Boat
expedition Action with the pirates, and capture of a prahu Arrival at Sarawak Mr. Brooke's
reception Captain Keppel and his officers visit the Rajah The palace and the audience Return royal visit
to the Dido Mr. Brooke's residence and household Dr. Treacher's adventure with one of the ladies of
Macota's harem Another boat affair with the pirates, and death of their chief 213
CHAPTER XV. 19
CHAPTER XVI.
The Rajah's letter to Captain Keppel, and his reply Prepares for an expedition against the Sarebus
pirates Pleasure excursion up the river The Chinese settlement The Singè mountain Interior of the
residences Dyak festival of Maugut Relics Sporting Return to Sarawak The expedition against
Sarebus State and number of the assailing force Ascent of the river Beauty of the scenery 228
CHAPTER XVI. 20
CHAPTER XVII.
Ascent of the river to Paddi Town taken and burnt Narrow escape of a reinforcement of friendly

Dyaks Night-attack by the pirates Conference: they submit Proceed against Pakoo Dyak treatment of
dead enemies Destruction of Pakoo, and submission of the pirates Advance upon Rembas The town
destroyed: the inhabitants yield Satisfactory effects of the expedition Death of Dr. Simpson Triumphant
return to Sarawak 242
CHAPTER XVII. 21
CHAPTER XVIII.
Captain Keppel sails for China Calcutta The Dido ordered to Borneo again Arrival at Sarawak Effect of
her presence at Sarawak Great improvements visible Atrocities of the Sakarran pirates Mr. Brooke's
letter Captain Sir E. Belcher's previous visit to Sarawak in the Samarang Coal found Second letter from
the Rajah Muda Hassim Expedition against the Sakarran pirates Patusen destroyed Macota remembered,
and his retreat burnt Further fighting, and advance Ludicrous midnight alarm 257
CHAPTER XVIII. 22
CHAPTER XIX.
Seriff Muller's town sacked Ascend the river in pursuit of the enemy Gallant exploit of Lieutenant
Wade His death and funeral Interesting anecdote of him Ascend the Sakarran branch Native boats
hemmed in by pirates, and their crews slaughtered to a man Karangan destroyed Captain Sir E. Belcher
arrives in the Samarang's boats Return to Sarawak New expedition against Seriff Sahib and
Jaffer Macota captured Flight of Seriff Sahib Conferences Seriff Jaffer deposed Mr. Brooke's speech
in the native tongue End of the expedition, and return to Sarawak The Dido sails for England 274
CHAPTER XIX. 23
CHAPTER XX.
Later portion of Mr. Brooke's Journal Departure of Captain Keppel, and arrival of Sir E. Belcher Mr.
Brooke proceeds, with Muda Hassim, in the Samarang to Borneo Labuan examined Returns to
Sarawak Visit of Lingire, a Sarebus chief The Dyaks of Tumma and Bandar Cassim Meets an assembly
of Malays and Dyaks Arrival of Lingi, as a deputation from the Sakarran chiefs The Malay
character Excursion up the country Miserable effects of excess in opium-smoking Picturesque situation
of the Sow village of Ra-at Nawang Feast at Ra-at Returns home Conferences with Dyak chiefs 290
CHAPTER XX. 24
CHAPTER XXI.
Mr. Brooke's memorandum on the piracy of the Malayan Archipelago The measures requisite for its

suppression, and for the consequent extension of British commerce in that important locality 302
CHAPTER XXI. 25