"Hassan very glad to see you.

All come right now." "Thank you, chief.

We have learned from your messenger how gallantly you have rescued my two officers, and put an end to our troubles by killing the Rajah Sehi, and capturing the last of the piratical craft." This was too much for Hassan, and had to be translated by Soh Hay.
Since the chief's return, a number of his men had been occupied in constructing bamboo huts for the use of the captain, officers, and men, also a large hall to be used for councils and meetings; and to this he now led the captain and his officers.

When they were seated, he made a speech of welcome, saying what gladness it was to him to see there those who had been so kind to him.

Had he known when they would arrive, food would have been ready for them; and he assured them that, however long they might stay, they would be most heartily welcome, and that there should be no lack of provisions.