Sandom was the guide. He was a plucky Sekrang Dayak, and thirsted for Rentap's blood in revenge for the murder of his brother, who had been put to a cruel death by Rentap. Footnote 202: His _nom de guerre_, or _ensumbar_ in Dayak, was Mua-ari, literally the Face of the Day. He was sometimes foe and sometimes friend, and will be mentioned again. The _ensumbar_ is frequently, not always, given to or adopted by warriors who have in some way or another gained renown. Some writers have confused it with the _julok_, or nickname, which refers to some bodily defect or peculiarity, and with names given to children at birth, such as Tedong, the cobra; Bulan, the moon; Matahari, the sun; Besi, iron. Malays are sometimes given a _nom de guerre_, such as Sauh Besi, above mentioned, and Sherip Sahap was known as Bujang Brani, the Brave Bachelor, which is also a Dayak _ensumbar_; others are the White Hawk, the Hovering Hawk, the Torrent of Blood, etc. The totem is unknown amongst the Sea-Dayaks. Footnote 203: John Channon, a merchant seaman, served the Government for many years. Of him the Tuan Muda wrote in 1859: "John had been my companion for many dreary months in the hot cabin of his vessel. He had charge of the _Jolly_ for years, and many a creek and dangerous cranny had she become acquainted with in our expeditions. His valuable services, as well as steady and brave conduct, both on board and in the jungles, cannot be too highly praised in the annals of Sarawak." Footnote 204: James Brooke Cruickshank, a godson of the Rajah. He joined in February, 1856, when about fifteen years of age; and at this time was stationed in the Sadong. He served for many years in the Dayak countries; and ultimately became Resident of the 3rd Division. He retired in 1875, and died in 1894. Footnote 205: Mr. W. C. Watson joined October, 1857, and resigned in 1869. Footnote 206: Nanga = the mouth of a river in Sea-Dayak; tiga = three. Footnote 207: Mr. C. Fox came to Sarawak from India in 1851, as master of the Mission School; he shortly afterwards joined the Rajah. [Illustration: GOVERNMENT STATION, BAU (Gray's ridge).] CHAPTER VI THE CHINESE REBELLION, AND SECRET SOCIETIES