There was at first some splashing of the oars, for many of Hassan's men had had no prior experience except with sampans and large canoes.

However, it was not long before they fell into the swing, and the boat proceeded at a rapid pace.

Several times, as they went, natives appeared on the bank in considerable numbers, and receiving no answer to their hails, sent showers of lances.

Harry, however, with the aid of two or three Malays, soon loaded the guns of the prahu.
"No kill," Hassan said.

"We want make friends.