This manuscript is the fourth of 22 volumes titled “San He Lan Tong.” It is a folk tale that contains the story of Teng Ing’s meeting with his uncle, his father’s brother. The uncle tells his nephew about the death of Teng Ing’s father—his own brother—who was killed simply because, while drunk, they ended up in a heated argument.
Colophon:
21 – 2 – 2483
27 – 3 – 1932
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.”