This manuscript is the fourth of 32 volumes titled “Si Teng San.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of coming up with a plan for the capture of Hong Sio. According to So Po Tong, the matter was not difficult because the king had killed his own uncle.
Colophon:
3 – 12 – 2479
13 – 1 – 1929
Niyak Sambungna
Other notes:
- The writing is dominated by the Lontarak Makassarese script, with some characters modified by Liem Kheng Yong, and features a combination with Hanzi.
- Initially, this manuscript was rented out to the Peranakan Chinese community.
- It is adapted from a Chinese folk legend.
- There is a red stamp of the author that reads: “LIEM KHENG YONG-MAKASSAR.”
- The paper is brittle due to previously damp storage.