Of the form of cock-fighting practised on the West Coast of the Peninsula Newbold writes:—
“The following is a specimen from a Malay MS. on the subject, commencing with remarks on the various breeds of this noble bird:—
“The best breeds of game-cocks are the Biring, the Jalak, the Teddong, the Chenantan,[159] the Ijou, the Pilas, the Bongkas,[160] the Su, the Belurong,[161] and the Krabu.[162]
“The colour of the Biring is red with yellow feet and beak.
“The Jalak is white mixed with black, with yellow feet, and beak also yellow mixed with black.
“The Teddong has black eyes and legs, red and black plumage, and a black beak. It is named from a sort of serpent, whose bite is accounted mortal.
“The Chenantan has white feathers, feet, and beak.
“The Ijou has a greenish black beak, feathers black mixed with white, legs green.
“The Pilas has a black beak, red and black feathers, legs white mixed with black.
“The Bongkas has a yellow beak, white feathers and yellow feet.