It is as well that I should tell you so, that you may not be ignorant of it— Baik sahaya khabar-kan jangan-lah tuan ta’ tahu.
Exercise.
On Wednesday night at 9.30 p.m. He drove to the landing-place, took a boat and went on board the steamer. They were not permitted to land. I was just getting ready to return when your messenger arrived. We left before daylight in the morning and did not return until after dark. Can we go there and back in a day? All the men who were with me were very tired. I said, “Very well, come to my house to-morrow morning at six o’clock.” He seemed to be very weak, and walked with difficulty.
[5.] Among Muhammadans the day commences at sunset and the night is classed with the day which follows it. Thursday night, therefore, with them, includes our Wednesday night and part of Thursday morning.
[LESSON XXXVI.]
Buying and Selling.
How much did you give for this?— Bĕr-apa tuan bĕli ini?
What is the balance remaining?— Tinggal baḳi-nia bĕr-apa?
Don’t ask too much; say exactly what you want— Jangan-lah mahal sangat, kata-lah betul-betul.