[Sidenote: Sept. 19.] Took an early walk over two miles of the road cut through the jungle. Somewhat checked by Chinese outbreak. Plenty of wild pig about, but difficult to get at. [Sidenote: Sept. 20.] Went to church. Service performed by Bishop, with three assistants. Singing by native Christianized children wonderfully good. Young Brooke and I dining with the Bishop--a good fellow, without guile or humbug. [Illustration: _In Bornean Jungle._] [Sidenote: Sept. 21.] Crossed the river to see a man-eating alligator just caught, length 12 ft. 6 in. Astonishing the ease with which the Malay kris cuts through the thick skin between the joints along the neck and tail of the brute. Started with Charlie Grant, Alderson, and Watson in an excursion up the river by P.M. tide. [Sidenote: Sept. 22.] Grant having put us up in his bungalow, where he is about to build a fort and assume the command of that district, we started in afternoon on our deer-shooting excursion, getting as far as the Singy Hill Dyaks, where we slept in their “scullery.” Unclean animals these Dyaks. [Sidenote: Sept. 23.] A forenoon walk took us some four or five miles to a hut near the deer ground. In afternoon, before sunset, we went out in two parties. Saw some large red deer; stalked near and shot a doe. [Illustration: _Whampoa._] [Sidenote: Sept. 24.] Long walk of ten miles in the hottest sun, and roughest ground. Back to boat. On arrival at bungalow, heard of Rajah’s return to his capital. Started alone after dinner for Sarawak to join him. Found Brooke in great force; nearly five years since we met; he altered, but not so much as I expected, considering smallpox and what else he has gone through. [Sidenote: Sept. 29.] Embarked on board the _Sir James Brooke_ on return to Singapore. Farewell, Sarawak. May you prosper as you so well deserve! [Sidenote: Oct. 1.] Arrived in Singapore. Governor being absent at Penang, put up at Whampoa’s, and how comfortable the good fellow made me! [Sidenote: Oct. 2.] Waited on by a deputation of the merchants to invite me to an entertainment. Grand dinner given by the residents at the London Hotel. Their kindness preventing my responding as I wished. [Sidenote: Oct. 4.] Afternoon agreeably passed at Angus’s small bungalow, where Whampoa, “Thomas,” Briggs, and Harrison dined. [Sidenote: Oct. 5.] Dined with Napier. Anniversary of his wedding, at which I was present thirteen years ago. [Sidenote: Oct. 6.] Mail steamer coming in, decided on going on. Find myself on flag list, also recommended for the K.C.B. 4 P.M., embarked on board _Cadiz_, mail steamer. [Sidenote: Penang, Oct. 8.] 1.40 P.M., arrived at Penang. Dined with old friend Lewis, having called on Blundell and the recorder, Sir Benson Maxwell. On board at 6; _Cadiz_ under weigh. [Sidenote: Galle, Oct. 15.]