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those examined by Dr Williams

at the Namhoi Yamun last month. The Broker of this place worked himself into a perfect fury because the Petitioner Lov-Pang. She questioned him, he pulled her away, but I referred the matter to my guide, he left it to me. I told her to ask all the questions she likes, which she did, and I found nothing more could be done. We had been six hours in searching the mine during which time the lewd Brokers and their Assistants were continually annoying either the Interpreter or the Petitioners, while they were looking after one, annoying the other. The search being over, we returned to the Magistrate whom we found busy entering Coolies' dues, and he drew my attention to the manner in which he entered them. He commenced by saying, for instance, if I

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