The second kind of marriage is called marriage by _ambelanack_. In this case the husband is adopted by the bride’s father, remains with him, works under his authority, and both parents and children are considered as the property of the head of the family. A man who is married in this way cannot take another wife, without the consent of his adopted father; but if he acquires, either by industry or inheritance, a sum sufficient to pay the expenses attendant upon other forms of marriage, he can at any time secure to himself and wife the privileges belonging to them. By the third mode, the husband gives and receives a sum of money, and the wife is on a perfect equality with him. This is called marriage by _simando_, and takes place less frequently than the other forms. In this case, a second wife cannot be taken without divorcing the first, and giving her half the fortune; but if the wife herself seeks the separation, she loses her right to half the property, and can only receive her original dowry. The various regulations connected with these different forms of marriage, and consecrated by custom only, are carefully observed. The wedding ceremonies are very simple. The father of one of the parties, or the chief of the village, joins their hands and pronounces them husband and wife. An _iman_ performs this office for those who are Mohammedans. A bamboo broken in the presence of the parties and their relations constitutes a divorce. The Redjangs are gentle, patient, polite, and serious. They bathe frequently, but never wash their garments. The Lampongs, who reside in the south part of Sumatra, are distinguished by a complexion lighter than the other tribes. In the shape of their faces, and the form of their eyes, they resemble the Chinese. The tallest and handsomest women of the island belong to this tribe. Their manners are much more free than the Redjangs, and they are less scrupulous about the character of their wives and daughters. It is a common thing to see a young girl sitting out of doors, perfuming and arranging her lover’s hair, while he lays his head in her lap, and looks up affectionately in her face. They generally marry by _jourjour_, and the bride is always protected by the _tali koulo_, or bond of friendship. Marriages by _simando_ are very rare. At festivals, a young man is appointed to select the couples that shall dance together. On these occasions both men and women use perfumed ointments, and paint their faces in fantastic style.