“The noise of the chopping is said to be offensive to the hantu.

“6. Any breach of the bahasa pantang is an offence. (Hukum pawang, $12.50.)

“7. Charcoal must not be allowed to fall into the races. (Hukum pawang, $12.50.)

“8. A miner must not wear and go to work on the mine in another man’s trousers. (Hukum pawang, one karong of tin sand.)

Note.—This applies only to the sĕnar sĕluar basah, or working dress. It is also an offence to work in the garment called sarong.

“9. If the chupak (measure) of the mine is broken, it must be renewed within three days. (Hukum pawang, one bhara of tin.)

“10. No weapon may be brought within the four posts of the smelting-house which immediately surround the furnace. (Hukum pawang, $1.25.)

“11. Coats may not be worn within this space. (Hukum pawang, $1.25.)

“12. These posts may not be cut or hacked. (Hukum pawang, one slab of tin.)

“13. If a miner returns from work, bringing back with him some tin sand, and discovers that somebody has eaten the cold rice which he had left at home, he may claim from the delinquent one karong of tin sand. The pawang adjudicates in the matter.