"So he was bringing presents to Johore, was he?"
"Yes, my lord; these are the parcels," and he beckoned up the men who carried them.
These approached, and humbly laid them at the rajah's feet.
"I have to report, my lord, that there were twenty of Johore's men with him. These we killed."
"Did the white man and his soldiers aid them?"
"No, my lord. They stood quiet, and offered no resistance, therefore I brought them to you."
"You did well. You are sure that none of the Johore men escaped, to carry off the news that we were here?"
"Quite certain. We have the heads of twenty men, and their officer."
"Good! I will examine these things. Put the white man and this Malay into a hut, and the four soldiers into another.
"Who is this other man, who is dressed differently?"