[73] These gods are of high rank. Salamia'wan occupies the second heaven, and Panguli'li, the ninth.
[74] Malaki who lives at the horizon (lindig, "border;" ramut, "root;" ka, preposition "of;" langit, "sky").
[75] Although the name malaki properly is limited to men of high moral character, yet actually the story-teller calls all the young men malaki round whom the action centres. Often it means simply an unmarried man.
[76] A typical Malay house presents the appearance of a pile-dwelling, the floor being raised several feet above the ground, and tied to the heavy upright timbers which run to the roof and form the framework of the house.
[77] Short trousers of hemp, usually embroidered and beaded.
[78] Short jacket of hemp (ka, "of;" mama, "man," "boy," the specific term for "man").
[79] Brass-smith.
[80] A title of respect, which is best rendered by "lady" or "señora."
[81] Brass toe-rings, corresponding to the paninsing ("finger-rings").
[82] See footnote 1, p. 29.