This manuscript is the 23rd of 26 volumes titled “Lie Eng Cun.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of of the arrest of Hoang King Bung. Hoang King Bung was a female robber who had once harmed Si Peheng’s father. She has received retribution for all the evil deeds she committed.
Colophon:
18 – 5 – 2488
26 – 6 – 1937
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 cover is made from newspaper.
- There is no back cover.