This manuscript is the second of 17 volumes titled “Ban Hao Tiong.” It is a folk tale that tells the story of Lao Hi Ong’s encounter with a mysterious person. At the time, he was in a garden, and the person alternated between riding a horse and walking on foot.
Colophon:
8 – 3 – 2487
30 – 3 – 1936
Niyak sambungna
Other notes:
- The writing is dominated by the Lontarak Makassarese script, with some characters modified by Liem Kheng Yong.
- 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.”