[244]. Life of Sir James Brooke.
[245]. He was better known in later days as the Datu Bandar.
[246]. Ten Years in Sarawak.
[247]. The Sultan of Bruni affirmed to Consul-General St. John that the Sherip was responsible for the murder of Steele and Fox.
[248]. A pension of 300 reals per mensem had been offered to any one taking the Tuan Muda's head; the danger attached to such an undertaking was evidently duly appreciated.
[249]. "Sarawak became virtually a protected State. Her ruler was appointed a public officer of the Crown, and such unequivocal countenance and support were given as to assure the natives, and to induce British subjects to embark their lives and fortunes in the country."—The Rajah to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Nevertheless protection and support were withheld.
The Governor of Singapore sent the H.E.I.C.'s steamer, Hooghly, in November 1859, to safeguard British interests, but there was no need of her services then, and she left almost immediately.
[250]. From Miss Jacobs, The Raja of Sarawak.
[251]. Referring to the protection of France.
[252]. Miss Jacobs, op. cit. For a special account of this Company see Chap. XVI.