This manuscript is the fourth of 21 volumes titled “Si Jin Kui.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Ho Ling Ho A, who at one point had to take command over the bole-bole—a term referring to troops or a fighting force—and of Si Jing Kui, who became a soldier for the second time.
Colophon:
23 – 10 – 2479
4 – 12 – 1928
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.”