CHAPTER XVI.

The Rajah's letter to Captain Keppel, and his reply.--Prepares for an expedition against the Sarebus pirates.--Pleasure excursion up the river.--The Chinese settlement.--The Singe mountain.--Interior of the residences.--Dyak festival of Maugut.--Relics.--Sporting.--Return to Sarawak.--The expedition against Sarebus.--State and number of the assailing force.--Ascent of the river.--Beauty of the scenery 228