This manuscript is the 14th volume out of 110 volumes. The manuscript, titled “Si Pu Co Ang,” contains a folk tale letter that Yang tells the story of Mahu, a man around 51 years old, who shared the story of his family’s life with He Yang Sing. Mahu spoke at length about his daughter, who had recently married and then disappeared without a trace. Eventually, his son-in-law reported him to the authorities, accusing him of embezzlement.
Colophon:
Niyak sambungna
3 – 2 – 2479
23 – 2 – 1928
Other notes:
- Volume 32 was destroyed by termites. Volumes 51–110 are missing.
- The information about the total number of volumes (110) comes from the list of works by Liem Kheng Yong found at the end of each volume.
- 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.”