This manuscript is the 16th of 45 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Tek Ceng-Ngo Ho Peng Se,” is folk tale that tells the story of Piaote had been managing the ranks for too long and was likely tired, so Hoa Ong invited him to go for a walk.
Colophon:
Mannassa bate tulisikna Liem Kheng Young ri Mangkasara
20 – 8 – 2481
11 – 10 – 1930
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.”