When I was at Singapore, years after, the young man returned, and had the assurance to reappear before his father, fresh and well, but minus a tail, and consequently was banished to Canton until it regrew and he consented to worship the gods of his fathers. I now hear from the then lad that he holds his father’s place. [Sidenote: June 29.] Attended the funeral of Simmons: no kinder or better man. [Sidenote: July 1.] Dined at a farewell dinner, given by the Frasers to the Reads. _Albatross_, 12, arrived from Rio. Commander Farquhar, a good fellow, took up his quarters with me. [Sidenote: July 3.] Mail steamer from China, bringing old friend Tottenham to take Lieutenant Read’s vacancy. [Sidenote: July 4.] Large dinner at Government House to meet His Excellency Sir James Brooke. [Sidenote: July 6.] Dined with Cooke and Hessey, 21st Regiment: a large party. Brooke came to stay with me. [Sidenote: July 10.] Took leave of the Governor and Mrs. Butterworth, who are leaving on the morrow to visit the various settlements. [Sidenote: July 13.] Low gave a dinner at the hotel to self and friends. [Sidenote: July 17.] On board _Mæander_; got under way to accompany Farquhar in _Albatross_, after dining we parted company, she proceeding to Bombay. [Sidenote: July 18.] Landed at 4 A.M. with the youngsters to draw the seine; great fun. [Sidenote: July 19.] Weighed at 10 A.M., and ran into New Harbour. Rajah Brooke far from well, our departure for Sarawak postponed. [Sidenote: July 23.] A snake five feet long found under one of the main-deck guns. How he got there, they wondered! [Sidenote: July 24.] Having a large party on board, got under way. Ran through the Eastern Passage, round St. John’s, and returned by Western Entrance. _Auckland_ steamer joined us in New Harbour. [Sidenote: July 31.] At 5 P.M., on the rising of the moon, fired a salute of eight guns to please the Tumongong of Singapore, in celebration of the close of a Mahommedan Fast. Ever since meeting him in Singapore in this year, my friend, James Meldrum (Dato), has always kept me informed of all matters connected with the doings of the Tumongong and his family. [Sidenote: Aug. 7.] Arrived mail steamer, on board which was my old friend, Sir Francis Collier, as Commander-in-Chief. His birthday too! Hoisted and saluted his flag on board _Mæander_. Put him up in Read’s house, now empty, Admiral’s flagship _Hastings_ to follow. The pleasure of meeting, I flatter myself, was mutual. Drove out with him after early dinner. [Sidenote: Aug. 10.] Attended the Admiral in returning many calls. [Sidenote: Aug. 12.] Assisted at Miss Napier’s cheery wedding with Hugh Low: _déjeûner_ given by Napier. [Sidenote: Aug. 14.] Occupied with Admiral, returning calls. He having ventured on the favourite native fruit, Durian, will not forget the taste! [Sidenote: Egerton, Aug. 15.] Youngsters Karslake and Granville on shore preparatory to riding at the races. I won the lottery.