Chapter I

EXPEDITIONS TO EXPLORE THE INTERIOR TO THE
SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST OF THE CAPITAL.

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Preliminary Expeditions--The Limbang River--Stories connected
with it--The Madalam--River flowing under a Pile of
Rocks--Caverns--Batu Rikan--The River issuing from under the
Mountain of Molu--Ascend the Precipices--No Water--Long
Roots--No Soil--Second Expedition--A Flood--Dangerous
Position--Wakeful Night--Beautiful Flowers--Palms and
Rhododendrons--Old Kayan Encampment--Detached Rocks--Ascent of
Molu--Two new Species of Nepenthes--Difficult Climbing--New
Rhododendrons--Stopped by a Precipice--Sharp-edged
Rocks--Descent--Limestone Rock--Cave--Heavy Rain--Swollen
River--Quick Return--Prepare for a distant Expedition--Alarm
of the Brunean Government--Warnings--Preparations--Boats--My
Headman, Musa--A Travelled Dayak--Stories of
Molu--Weapons--Merchandise 1