"It should be observed by all, that whatever he undertakes is quickly executed. He should quietly penetrate other men's thoughts and intentions; his inquiries should be discreet, intelligent, and active. Whenever he meets with an able man, he should attach himself to him as a friend, and never leave him till he has drawn all his knowledge from him; and in whatever he does, his actions should be rather what is generally approved, than the result of his mere will. "As long as he lives he must continue to thirst after more knowledge; and he must constantly guard his own conduct, that men may not say it is bad. His recollection should be clear and distinct, his speech mild and gentle; so that people's hearts may be softened, and possessing these qualifications his dependants may praise him. "His appearance and stature should not be deficient. The light of his countenance should be sweet, like that of _Batára Asmára (the god of love)_ when he descends to the earth. When men look upon him, they should be struck with the idea, 'how great would he not be in war!' In the form of his body no part should be ill shaped. His skin should be like unto virgin gold before it has undergone the process of fire; his head rather large; his hair straight and long. His eyes watery and ready to overflow; his brows like the _ímbo_ leaf; his eyelash like the _tánjung_ flower; his nose sharp and prominent, with but little hair above the upper lip; his lips like the newly cut _mangústin_ shell; his teeth as if painted, shining and black like the _kómbang_; his breast and shoulders wide. "A bright circle should irradiate his face and breast, and he should stand unrivalled. Whatever he says should make an impression on all who hear him, and his speech should be playful and agreeable. "He should wear the _chelána chíndi_, with a dark green _dódot_ of the pattern _gádong-eng'úkup_; his sash of golden lace. His _krís_ should have the sheath of the _sátrían_ fashion, and the handle should be that of _túng'gáksmi_. The _súmping (an imitation of flowers or leaves which hang over the ear)_ should be of gold, and of the fashion _súreng páti (brave to death)_; and on his right thumb (_palgúna_) he should at the same time wear a golden ring." * * * * *