[1] The Right Hon. J. X. Merriman.
[2] Barouche.
[3] Palmiet is a high, strong river-weed.
[4] A fresh-water fish.
[5] Druip stone—i.e., stalactite.
[6] A 'sopje' or 'sooppie,' a glass of rack or gin, or, rather, a French brandy. Before sitting down to dinner it was etiquette to offer a 'soppe' or a little white wine, into which wormwood or aloes had been infused in order to excite the appetite.
[7] I.e., clumps.