| 单词 | kris |
| 例句 | If she had been a boy, Dad might have toppled completely off the deep end, and run amok with a kris in his teeth. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z His command of patois is so reliable that Americans will swiftly catch on: “sufferah” bad; “kriss” good. ‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’ cuts a swath across Jamaican history The crime should be of some importance; I prefer something of wider interest than discovering who stuck the Malaysian kris into Lord Binkley’s back in the library. By the Book: Donna Leon 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z Paulina had to decide whether to take her case to the American justice system or go through a traditional Romani tribunal, called a kris. Behind the scenes of the 'Foretold' podcast 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Leaders will also receive a traditional kris dagger, a distinctive asymmetrical knife usually between 11 and 14 inches long with a wavy blade. Watches, daggers and cricket ice cream: Asian summit treats 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Her sword is reminiscent of the Indonesian kris. Southeast Asians can finally see themselves in a Disney movie 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z Fery Iswandy, a cultural attaché at the Indonesian embassy, said in a statement: “The kris is very important for Indonesia. Diponegoro is our national hero. This attribute of the prince expressed his status.” Prince's dagger returned to Indonesia after 45 years lost in Dutch archive 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Disputes are taken up by a tribunal known as a kris. Criminal Psychics See a Clear Path to Profits in the Desperate 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z He also admitted in court that he owned more than 200 kris - a traditional Indonesian dagger believed to hold magical spiritual power. Indonesia police general jailed 2013-09-03T12:04:03Z It is not the enemy they need to fear, but the hot climate and the jungle fever, which will be more deadly than the kris of the Malay. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z He was running as a mad dog runs, his head shaking from side to side, his kriss brandished aloft, his burning eyes fixed on the central figure of the three. Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator 2012-03-27T02:00:19.467Z But when Diponegoro’s saddle, spear and parasol were sent back, the kris was not. Prince's dagger returned to Indonesia after 45 years lost in Dutch archive 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Around his waist was a belt, attached to which was a great knife--a Malay kris--the handle of which was studded lavishly with jewels. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z A witness told the court that Djoko bought 16 kris from him and paid for them with a luxurious house. Indonesia police general jailed 2013-09-03T12:04:03Z They use swords and lances, bolos, and sometimes the Malay kris with inscriptions and marks in Arabic, these last are got from the Moros. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z Chrysotype, kris′o-tīp, n. a process of taking pictures by photography, on paper impregnated with a neutral solution of chloride of gold. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z It was only on the discovery of a series of secret memos, and their inclusion in a book by an art historian, Jos van Beurden, that the issue of the kris was raised once again. Prince's dagger returned to Indonesia after 45 years lost in Dutch archive 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Suddenly a panther-lithe form bounded from the ground behind the schoolmaster and a big black man with upraised arms, terminating in a kriss, stood out in relief. Caybigan 2011-08-31T02:01:21.780Z He waved his huge kris, but at that moment one of Carver's company emptied a rifle into his chest and he fell at the very base of the wall. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z An ornate sculpture of a leering, hook-nosed demon was once the handle of a kris, the often wavy-bladed dagger revered in Southeast Asia. | Connecticut: Glitter That Epitomized an Ancient Culture 2011-07-23T02:33:11Z Crispin, kris′pin, n. a shoemaker, from Crispin of Soissons, the patron saint of shoemakers, martyred 25th October 287. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z Eight daggers were found that matched the description of Diponegoro’s dagger, and further work allowed the researchers to identify the true kris. Prince's dagger returned to Indonesia after 45 years lost in Dutch archive 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z “Silence, English dog!” he hissed; “or my men shall kris you, and throw you out!” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z Koyala fingered the handle of the kris as she considered what the news portended. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z I take pleasure in talking; I will fight valiantly with my keen kris; And although my blood is poured on the ground, I will slash on hearing it fall. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z Christmas, kris′mas, n. an annual festival, originally a mass, in memory of the birth of Christ, held on the 25th of December.—ns. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z Van Beurden said the kris’s disappearance over decades was down to a mixture of lack of organisation and an unwillingness to hand treasures back to the Indonesians. Prince's dagger returned to Indonesia after 45 years lost in Dutch archive 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z He ran to the Rajah, and said something in a low voice which made Murad turn colour; and hastily thrusting his kris back in its sheath, he began to issue orders to his crew. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z She whipped the jeweled kris out of its silken scabbard. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z For besides it being well-known that the Buquidnons have communication with the Moros by means of the river Pulangui, the said krises have Moro inscriptions and seals. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z Its crest was up on end, its beak was a good two inches long and curved like a Malay kris; its claws gripped the little man's shoulder. Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-01-16T03:00:24.113Z A ruby-hilted kris cut across the manager’s wrist as he strove to arrest the splendid rout. Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z “The English are my masters, and I trust to them that their servant shall not have the kris.” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z Every one of the crew was similarly armed, and every one wore a kris. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z When they were most busily engaged in examining and weighing the wax, those assassins drew their krises at a given signal. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z When a Malay prepares for war he slashes the pistil with his kriss. A Transient Guest and Other Episodes The sarongs come chiefly from Germany, the pipes from the pawn-shops, and there are no krises except little toothpick things that could not penetrate the hide of a Malay. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel Four poor creatures died from Murad’s kris, and sixteen were wounded more or less severely before he was slain. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z But the kris had been whetted to a keen edge. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z These consisted of krises, spears, shields, and shells; and the Sooloos were not slow in comprehending the kind of articles we were in search of. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z The second weapon was a kris, about the same length, but with two cutting edges, both of which were wavy in typical kris fashion. The Pirates of Shan As it was, they sliced off two of my fingers, an' one fellow would have buried that crooked kriss of his in my neck if Manuel hadn't cut him down jest in time. Doubloons—and the Girl “I wanted a kris in my back, and to supply food to the crocodiles.” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z With a sigh she lowered the point of the kris and slipped it back into its sheath. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z Horses, cows and buffaloes are the beasts of burden, and a Sooloo may usually be seen riding either one or the other, armed cap-a-pie, with kris, spear, and target, or shield. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z The kris was more swordlike, but it was a cutting weapon not used for stabbing. The Pirates of Shan The weapon worn by the natives of the cities is a wavy dagger, which they call a kris. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 1690-1691 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Mind this, then; any attempt at escape will end in your falling by either kris or spear. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z At her side, in a silken scabbard, hung a light, skilfully wrought kris. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z They were garbed in black silk and fastened at the belt of each was a kris, curved and flashing where the golden candle light skimmed along the whetted steel. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China Rick swung the kris like a flail, while the butt of Scotty's rifle slammed into bodies and heads. The Pirates of Shan From these weapons the kris is inseparable, and they use it at close quarters, and after they have used the lance, which they throw in the usual manner. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 1690-1691 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century She would have seized the kris with which she was armed, but her wrist was pinioned. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z An angry sparkle lit Koyala's eyes for a moment, she stepped a pace toward him and her hand dropped to the hilt of the jeweled kris, then she stopped short. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z Taking off his kris, and throwing to the ground an axe, which he had brought along, he commenced ascending the tree. Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt Then they were fighting again, Rick wielding the kris with deadly effect, too frantic even to wonder why the Moros weren't fighting more fiercely. The Pirates of Shan Their lances show the same care as their krises, and are very much ornamented and engraved, and have their covers gilded. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 1690-1691 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century It is unpleasant, dear boy, because I suppose we should then get a taste of kris, applied in a dexterous manner peculiar to the Malays, through the hollow of the left shoulder. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z A surging, crowding mass of pirates with their krises between their teeth dashed up the cañon, intent on avenging their loss. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines And, drawing his kris he made a murderous assault on Bâyan. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula He tucked the pistol into his sash, and loosened the kris in its sheath. The Pirates of Shan The sheaths, like the hafts of their krises, are of gold richly engraved. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 1690-1691 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Don’t look so cross and indignant, or our friend the Rajah will be using his kris upon me as I go home. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z I could just detect the gleam of the moonlight on the jewelled handle of his kris as it sank into the waters. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines I have wetted thee!' cried To’ Mûda Long, and he went in at his enemy, kris in hand, Bâyan beating him about the head with the now empty bamboo. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula The boys noted that many Moros were armed, with krises or barongs in fancy sheaths. The Pirates of Shan In addition to the huaga, there are true cases of cannibalism among the Baganis, who are wont to eat the raw entrails of those who fall before their lances, krises, and balaraos in battle. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 1690-1691 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century In an instant his hand sought the hilt of his kris, and tearing the weapon from its sheath, he pursued his prisoner as she fled from him shrieking round the room. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z Back of the throne were four young princes, two bearing each the golden bejewelled kris of the Malay, another the golden sword of state, and the fourth the cimeter of the Prophet. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines When the Company had not yet come to Sĕlângor, when all were shy of Si-Hamid, and none dared face his kris, the "Chinese Axe." In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula His hand flashed to his sash with the speed of a striking snake and emerged with a short dagger, a vicious thing with a wavy blade like a kris. The Pirates of Shan Besides that weapon the Mindanao uses lance, kris, and shield, as do the other nations. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 1690-1691 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Muttering impatiently, he thrust the kris back into its sheath, and uttered a forced laugh. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z He sprang back off the veranda and ran to his quarters where the men were arming themselves with ugly krises and heavy parangs. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Suddenly, old Tŭngku Dâlam came hurrying into the palace yard, very much out of breath, for he is of a full habit of body, binding on his kris as he ran. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula A Moro kris was crossed with a barong, and both weapons dripped blood. The Pirates of Shan The daggers have a certain resemblance to the Malay kris, and the swords and halberds are generally leaf-shaped. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era He looked up at Murad, who, kris in hand, was listening and watching together. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z The sheath of the kris is generally made of kamooning wood, but often of ivory, gold, or silver. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines The stolen kris was the property of a Prince. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula Rick ran to meet them, swinging the kris. The Pirates of Shan Everywhere, the male Javanese carry the kris or native knife in the girdle. Across the Equator A Holiday Trip in Java “If you do not go—” he said hoarsely, and he bent down and whispered to her with a menacing look, and a touch at the hilt of his kris. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z If, however, there is ill blood existing, and the wearer is angry, the kris is exposed, and the point of the handle turned the reverse way. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Next day, the kris had been seen and recognised, but her father and mother received nothing but taunts from Ûteh in reply to their inquiries. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula The pirate yells were louder now, and some Moros brandished barongs or krises while others waved rifles. The Pirates of Shan They entertain a high notion of their own importance, and are ever ready to resent with their krises the slightest affront which they may conceive has been put upon them. British Borneo Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo “It would take strong men with parangs, and I am only a weak girl with a kris.” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z They would kris the great Tuan as he slept—the pariahs!—but they forgot so mean a thing as Baboo!” Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines He was perfectly aware that the kris was not, and never had been, buried in that place, for he knew as little of it as the Pĕr-tanda himself. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula But even as he borrowed Chahda's kris and started to run to the bow to cut the anchor rope, the first vinta slammed into the torpedo boat. The Pirates of Shan Every Brunai man has his own arms, spear, kris and buckler, supplemented by an old English "Tower" musket, or rifle, or by one of Chinese manufacture with an imitation of the Tower mark. British Borneo Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo “Do you wish me to take you back to have the kris?” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z They listened silently, and then their scarred old chief stepped forward and placed a naked kris in the white man’s hand and kissed his feet. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines At her belt she carried a kris, and also, a smaller dagger, called a 'pepper-crusher' in the vernacular, and in her hand she held a drawn sword, which she brandished as she walked. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula Rick could do nothing at the moment anyway, except to swing the kris until his arm felt as though the muscles were on fire. The Pirates of Shan The Malay kris is too well known to need description here. British Borneo Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo He was striking right and left with his kris, and two more men who had tried to intercept him fell from the deadly thrusts. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z Had it done so, I do not think the Sultan would have given it to me, for a kris becomes almost priceless after its baptism of blood. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Unlike Borneo and other islands of the Archipelago, hanging is had recourse to in Java, and in Java alone, the mode of execution elsewhere being by kris. On the Equator Rick knew that his small group wouldn't last long, not against barongs and krises. The Pirates of Shan It is impolite to bare a weapon in public, and Europeans often show their ignorance of native etiquette by asking a Malay visitor to let them examine the blade of the kris he is wearing. British Borneo Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo Hilton was first, and as he tried to guard himself from a thrust, the Malay leaped upon him and drove his kris through the fleshy part of his arm, and Chumbley stumbled over him. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z In fact, the bright-red juice seen oozing from the corners of a Malay’s mouth is as much a part of himself as is his sarong or kris. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines The kris used on such occasions is about sixteen inches long by two broad, and quite straight. On the Equator The crooked blade of the kris is still used in divination, light and shadow playing over the wavy steel, ever suggesting cabalistic signs inscribed by an invisible hand on the azure surface. Through the Malay Archipelago Execution is either by means of the bow string or the kris. British Borneo Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo Perhaps it is a ruse, and instead of women, those are smart youths, well armed, ready to give our fellows a dig with the kris, and take the place by surprise. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z The Prince’s hand sought the jewelled handle of his kris. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Though now peaceable enough, every Balinese man carries in his sash a kris—the long, curly-bladed knife which is the national weapon of Malaysia. Where the Strange Trails Go Down Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China The kris is popularly endowed with healing efficacy, and the availing touch of the sacred talisman is an article of Javanese faith. Through the Malay Archipelago Age adds greatly to the value of the kris and the history of many is handed down. British Borneo Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo Jim brought the kriss, which Joe had kept as a memento of his struggle with the maniac, and with one stroke severed the cobra’s head from his body. Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour He ground his teeth together, and his hand worked uneasily along the scabbard of his kris. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Most of the krises that I examined were more ornamental than serviceable, some of them having scabbards of solid gold and hilts set with precious stones. Where the Strange Trails Go Down Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China The veinings of the kris, beautiful as those of any Toledo blade, are produced by the welding of metals steeped in lime-juice and arsenic, which destroy the iron and retain the ingrained pattern. Through the Malay Archipelago The nobles wear silks instead of cottons and with them a small but handsome kris, stuck into the sarong, is de rigueur for full dress. British Borneo Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo The European raised his fist, and threatened to chastise the native, who coolly put his hand on his ever-ready kris, and said, "Strike, sir." Trade and Travel in the Far East or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java, Singapore, Australia and China. Your English companies are taking it out of the land by the pikul In the old days, before the Portuguese came, the handle of every warrior’s kris was of ivory. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines The princes, who were armed with javelins and krises, performed for our benefit a Terpsichorean version of one of the tales of Javanese mythology. Where the Strange Trails Go Down Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China Gold and silver ornaments, gifts from tributary princes, shield and helmet, dagger, and kris, of varied stages in Malay civilisation, abound in these spacious halls, where every Javanese industry may be studied. Through the Malay Archipelago In the case of common people the kris is used, the executioner standing behind the criminal and pressing the kris downwards, through the shoulder, into the heart. British Borneo Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo The tree, however, does contain poison, and the natives extract the sap, with which they rub their spear and kriss blades: wounds inflicted with blades thus anointed, are mortal. Trade and Travel in the Far East or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java, Singapore, Australia and China. Then the fierce sinister yell of “Amok! amok!” drowned the woman’s moans, and sent every Malay’s hand to the handle of his kris. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Without the slightest warning, and apparently without reason, a Malay, armed with a kris or other weapon, will rush into the street and slash at everybody, friends and strangers alike, until he is killed. Where the Strange Trails Go Down Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China But the party who mostly excited our interest was the heir apparent, a child of four years old, who was dressed as an adult, even to his miniature kris. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery Several other interviews took place with islanders, armed with the kriss, and short two-edged iron pikes, who were very evidently pirates by profession. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century The mixing of various metals in the Damascus blades, the kris, or other weapons; sometimes by adding silver, to produce a watered effect. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. It is a handsomer kris than those used by the actors in that much-studied picture of my youth. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines He died of a stab with a kris. A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay They all wore a peculiar kind of kris, and many had spears, sampitans, and shields. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery The long blade of a Malay kris was in his teeth. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Nothing can be more terrible than the long, snaky blade of a Malay kriss. The Great White Tribe in Filipinia Fires burned about among the graceful palms at night, and lit up the silken sarongs and polished kris handles of the men, and gold-run kabayas of the women. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines What is a giant if he sleeps and a kriss is swept across his throat, or a spear is thrust into his back from behind? John Corwell, Sailor And Miner; and, Poisonous Fish 1901 The method of executing criminals with the kris is as follows:—He is made to sit down in a chair, with his arms extended horizontally, and held in that position by two men. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery Costly but clumsy Arabic sandals, and a diamond-hilted kris or dagger of fabulous value, completed a costume that looked both graceful and comfortable for a warm climate. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 12, No. 32, November, 1873 I should just like to be one of them Malay kris chaps, get my arm set free, and then run amuck.” Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites I went to the encyclopædia and found that the name of the knife was spelled kris and pronounced creese. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines A faint, choking cry came from the cabin, and then Selak came out, his kriss streaming with blood. John Corwell, Sailor And Miner; and, Poisonous Fish 1901 Over the bows of the canoe there hung a handsomely ornamented kris. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery The distinguishing weapon of Malayan soldiers, both in Java and elsewhere, is the kris, worn at the back and passed into the girdle. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 12, No. 32, November, 1873 That," said Grandfather, "is a Malay kris, such as the pirates in the East Indies carry. The Cat in Grandfather's House I do not know whether my kris has ever taken life or not. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines "Hi, there! what's the matter?" cried Totten, who had heard the feint cry; and then, too late, he drew his pistol from his belt and fired—as Selak's kriss plunged into his chest. John Corwell, Sailor And Miner; and, Poisonous Fish 1901 The Harlequin lost two men killed and five wounded; among the latter was Lieutenant Chads, whose arm was nearly severed by a Malay kris. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery Waving the kris above his head, and laughing madly, the chief looked round for the next victim, and his eyes fell upon Frobisher. A Chinese Command A Story of Adventure in Eastern Seas They can manufacture and repair krises, and clean their arms. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Next to his Koran the kris is the most sacred thing the Malay possesses. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Nakoda would have sprung over the side after the boat, but he feared the sharks even more than Selak's kriss; so running for'ard, he crept into his bunk and lay there, too terrified to move. John Corwell, Sailor And Miner; and, Poisonous Fish 1901 The council consulted a while, and then stipulated, that the chief, not having brought the sum agreed upon, should leave his kris as a pledge till the rest should be forthcoming. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery They manufacture on the anvil very fine kris daggers, knives, lance-heads, etc. The Philippine Islands They triumphed over and insulted him, as though some great feat had been achieved, and every kris was plunged into his body, which was afterward cast, without burial, into the river. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy But Kali Pandapatan was quicker, and just as the assassin raised his barong, a slender kriss glistened in the moonlight and descended. The Adventures of Piang the Moro Jungle Boy A Book for Young and Old One of these carried a kriss in his hand. For Name and Fame Or Through Afghan Passes The kris that the chief wore was itself of great value, very handsomely ornamented with precious stones. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery The body is then sprinkled with salt and camphor and dressed in white, with the kris attached to the waist. The Philippine Islands Budrudeen, the rajahʼs brother, had likewise been duped by this fellow, and was exceedingly anxious to insert the blade of a very sharp and beautiful kris into the body of his late friend. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Of course; and it made me so English that I don’t want to kris the poor fellows now that I have come back and am Maharajah here in my father’s stead. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris Before the alarm was given they were swarming with savage warriors, who, kriss and assegai in hand, rushed into the town, and clambered into the forts and houses. Mark Seaworth The executioner, who stands behind him, inserts his kris above the collar-bone, in a perpendicular manner, which causes instant death, as the weapon enters the heart. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery They often dive for the shark and rip it up with a kris. The Philippine Islands His dress was a black velvet jacket, trimmed with gold lace, and trowsers of green cloth, with a red sarong and kris. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Consequence of men carrying lethal weapons—only krises instead of rapiers. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris The chain armour is made of wire, and though it will resist the thrust of a kriss, it will not turn a musket bail. Mark Seaworth Their arms are the kris and spear; occasionally they carry the sum-pi-tan, and poisoned arrows. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery One man was squatting on a bamboo bench the height of the bellowsʼ rods, whilst the smith crouched on the ground to forge his kris on the anvil. The Philippine Islands All the Malays were armed; and it is reckoned an insult for one of them to appear before a rajah without his kris. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy “You got over wanting to kris the fellows, didn’t you?” Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris Their most formidable and favourite weapon is the kriss—a short dagger of a serpentine form. Mark Seaworth In his sash he wore a gold-headed kris of exquisite workmanship. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery The pirate’s kriss was in his hand, but his arm was too weak to lift it. In the Eastern Seas The royal kris was handsome, the handle of carved ivory, with a good deal of gold about it. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Look here, sir; hand me that there kris. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris “An English gentleman does not break his word,” he said, giving the kris to the boy. The Rajah of Dah The kris is the Malay’s national weapon that everyone wears. Nat the Naturalist A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas Ali was close to him, with his kriss ready to strike, when I heard the watch below called. In the Eastern Seas He thought him an enemy who had insulted him, and he drew his kris. Middy and Ensign “We ought to have risked it both of us together, stirred him up with the spears or the point of that kris, and made him go on.” Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris The hand touched me, then went down to my waist, and it has taken my kris. The Rajah of Dah “But I thought, uncle,” I said, “that they were very dangerous, and that those krises they wore were poisoned?” Nat the Naturalist A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas Here, you, let me have that there kris. Bunyip Land A Story of Adventure in New Guinea “It’s all right, only tell Mr Abdullah not to be so handy with his kris again, and that I—Mr Roberts, of Her Majesty’s ship ‘Startler’—think he ought to present us with some durians.” Middy and Ensign I was afraid—I mean, ’spected—there’d be a howdah full, all with their spears and krises, and a mahout as well. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris Fellows who know they’ll have a kris stuck into them, and be pitched into the river if they let a prisoner escape, look out pretty sharp.” The Rajah of Dah We have just landed in a little paradise, after running terrible risks from spear and kris, explosion, fire, storm, and wreck. Mother Carey's Chicken Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle All this while the Malay stood brandishing his kris and showing his teeth at us in a mocking smile, as if we were a set of the greatest cowards under the sun. Bunyip Land A Story of Adventure in New Guinea “Yes,” said Tom Long, “and the krises are just the same as dirks.” Middy and Ensign The mahout’s eyes rolled as he thrust back his kris into its sheath, the man’s face turning from a rich, pale-brown hue to a dirty, pallid mud colour. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris Here, you: tell me this—Hamet—has he had the kris?” The Rajah of Dah “An ugly wound; but I don’t think the kris was poisoned.” Mother Carey's Chicken Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle In such places the kris of Saloo, and the ship’s axe carried by Murtagh, were called into requisition, and much time was expended in cutting a way through the tangled growth. The Castaways “Got a kris through his shoulder, and thought it was poisoned.” Middy and Ensign And taking the kris in his hand, he held the blade threateningly towards the mahout and beckoned to him to come. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris “Oh, Ned!” whispered Frank, with a shudder, “I shall never wear that kris again.” The Rajah of Dah "Take that kris of mine!" shouted Bob eagerly. The Pirate Shark But for Saloo and his kris, beyond doubt he would never have returned to it alive. The Castaways In proof of his assertions he displayed a spear wound in his arm and the stab of a kris in his shoulder. Middy and Ensign Yes—one of those awfully bad ones; and twice over he clapped his hand to his waist and uncovered the handle of his kris as if he meant to use it. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris He felt the silken baju and sarong and the hilt of the kris against him, and then he went down heavily. The Rajah of Dah "Where is the kris, by the way?" interjected Mart. The Pirate Shark My little kris dagger seemed scarcely to make an impression on the stout Manila rope. A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route Why, by this time if that kris had been poisoned you would have had lock-jaw.” Middy and Ensign You see, they are all armed; every man has a kris; and they are going about with those nasty razor-bladed spears that they can throw so accurately. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris These were the rajah’s sword-bearers, and each held by the ornamental sheath a kris or parang of singular workmanship, with the hilt resting against the right shoulder. The Rajah of Dah With that he closed his helmet and seized the kris, waved a hand at the pumping men, and calmly stepped off the landing while Borden paid out the air hose and lifelines. The Pirate Shark Even the rails of the road have been carried away by the Moros to be made into bolos and krises. A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route “I say, Bob Roberts, you know what that chap, that Kling fellow, said to us about the krises.” Middy and Ensign That’s a piece of a silk sarong clinging to his waist, with a kris stuck in it.” Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris “I was thinking how horrid it would be if those people came stealing on board with their krises, and killed us all.” The Rajah of Dah Mart swiftly jerked up his kris and lunged forward with all his strength. The Pirate Shark On others the Malays, as they climbed up, were met by the spears of the defenders or, as their heads rose above the walls, with the deadly kris. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War “I mean, no sticking that kris of yours into a fellow on the sly.” Middy and Ensign Never mind about the fat and lean so long as you feel that you can hit out with your fist or tackle a kris chap with one of our spears. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris “I noticed that the men all wore their krises, and that spears were hanging in slings from the covered-in part.” The Rajah of Dah Something struck him and sent him staggering; then he had pulled the kris free. The Pirate Shark Fresh and fleet footed, they arrived some minutes before Harry's party and, as these entered the place, they found the whole population in the street, the men armed with spears and krises. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War I say, I felt just as if I was going to have that horrid kris in me. Middy and Ensign I should like to drop upon him and smug that kris of his. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris “Oh yes, I have noted that,” said Murray, smiling; “and I see that they have both the plaid and dirk, though you call them sarong and kris.” The Rajah of Dah He would have no chance to pull out his kris this time. The Pirate Shark It may not be today, because the rajah will be looking over his presents, and will be in a good temper; but tomorrow they will come in and kris us. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War “Yes, I know they all wear the kris,” said the lad. Middy and Ensign “Yes; but, let alone the country-people, every man with his kris, there are the military followers of those two Rajahs in full array.” Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris “Yes; I saw that every man had his kris,” said Ned, thoughtfully. The Rajah of Dah The boys examined Bob's silver-inlaid kris, with its carven handle of bone, and it was indeed a trophy worth carrying home. The Pirate Shark Four natives took their places behind them, kris in hand. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War The men of both services were warned to be very careful, especially as it was the custom for the Malays to carry the deadly kris. Middy and Ensign “There, put that cook’s skewer away,” growled the lad, as he pointed at the kris. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris Six more spearmen followed, apparently led by an officer who marched erect behind the heavily-fettered prisoner, with one hand resting upon the handle of his kris. The Rajah of Dah Beyond a doubt he had penetrated into the opening, and as he did so his hose and line had caught on the kris and parted. The Pirate Shark "Some of them had matchlocks, but the greater part of them only spear and kris." At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War The Malay smiled, and drew his kris in its sheath from out of the folds of his sarong, handing it to the doctor. Middy and Ensign “How are you going to get tight hold of a savage’s tooth when you can see him ready to pull out his kris, and your hands are trembling like banana-leaves in a storm?” Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris He gave me this kris,” continued the lad, uncovering the hilt, which was wrapped in the waist-folds of his showy plaid sarong. The Rajah of Dah The kris was stuck in the wreck at a corner, where the huge mass had split apart and had made a V-shaped opening. The Pirate Shark Harry and Abdool had both armed themselves with a kris and spear. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War My kris is thirsty to drink his blood.” Middy and Ensign “Well, I should have asked him to give me the kris to put away in case of accidents,” said Archie merrily. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris Everybody wears a kris here,” he continued, as he returned the weapon to his waistband. The Rajah of Dah In order to get at the monster shark with the kris, he would have to expose himself. The Pirate Shark The men raised their krises and spears, and shouted with joy. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War For a moment Ali felt that he must spring up, kris in hand, and fight for his life. Middy and Ensign Go in pluckily and make a decent use of those crooked krises of theirs. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris I could kris him, but it would be too cowardly. The Rajah of Dah He put out his hand toward the kris, meaning to take it up with him; then his heart seemed to stop beating and he stood frozen with horror. The Pirate Shark He balanced a great two-handed kris that gleamed like a row of stars where the headlight struck its polished corrugations. Terry A Tale of the Hill People In the eager impulse of the determination, he sprang to his feet to go, but as he did so three Malays sprang to their feet, and each man drew his kris. Middy and Ensign “You see, they began using their krises, sir, that night of the mess dinner.” Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris A small Malay kriss, with a handle of ivory and silver and a blade of five waves served as letter opener. Civilization Tales of the Orient He had pictured in his mind the scene below, with that three-foot kris sticking out from the side of the wreck. The Pirate Shark He runs on with bloody kris in his hand, stabbing every one he meets. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists There was the baleful glare of his enemy’s eyes, and the gleam of the kris growing each moment nearer, and he powerless to arrest it. Middy and Ensign “Well, yes,” said the Doctor, “he has been grateful in his way; but I never feel sure that those fellows will not make use of their krises.” Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris I was also obliged to leave the packing of my collection of Malay krises and Indian kookeries to my bearer. The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers A trifle above the level of his head flamed out a little silver line of light—it was the kris, protruding handle outward from the barnacled wood. The Pirate Shark Spears, krises, knives, guns and clubs are brought out against him. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists “Give me arms,” he said; “I have lost my kris.” Middy and Ensign Wanted: two krises and how to get away. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris There were elephant fights in the reconstructed arena; tigers attacked wild boars, who fought with enormous razor-like tusks, as swift and deadly as any Malay kris. The Adventures of Kathlyn If not, the kris would be carried off in the shark's body, and with his little sheath knife alone left him, he would be helpless. The Pirate Shark They quickly returned, drew their krises, and attacked the pangeran's brothers, calling to them, if they were men, to defend themselves. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants Abdullah, or rather Rajah Gantang, saw the fresh forces arriving, and he shouted to them to come on, stepping back half-a-dozen yards, and then leaping on to one of the wired skylights kris in hand. Middy and Ensign Whilst thus engaged he kicked up out of the sand a rusty kriss, or Malay sword. The Wings of the Morning He had no shirt, but a scarlet sash wrapped about his waist and holding a kris and two long pistols handsomely inlaid with gold. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales Mart laughed at sight of it, but to his surprise the Malay eagerly made the trade, and the kris was Bob's. The Pirate Shark The tusks are applied to the same uses as ivory, especially for the handles of krises, and being whiter are more prized. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants “To wait till to-night, and then lead you out of the jungle if you did not want to go, and stab you with my kris.” Middy and Ensign Each Dyak, of course, sported a parang and dagger-like kriss; a few bore spears, and about a dozen shouldered a long straight piece of bamboo. The Wings of the Morning My right went down to my waist and pulled out the kris there. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales Bob jerked the quartermaster's arm and pointed at the kris. The Pirate Shark In order to amuse the enemy he gave out that his force was destined against Java, and sent a letter, accompanied with a present of a kris, to the governor, professing strong sentiments of friendship. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants “Take your kris, my lad,” said the doctor, quietly. Middy and Ensign They carried no guns; the chief wore his kriss. The Wings of the Morning For as my kris went into the flank of him, above the hip, Hamid's second shot cut down through his neck. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales All tramped out on deck at once, and while Bob departed for the kris, Mart followed to the landing. The Pirate Shark I have a manuscript treatise on krises, accompanied with drawings, describing their imaginary properties and value, estimated at the price of one or more slaves. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants “And look here, you sir; don’t let that fellow get whipping out his kris on any of our men, or he’ll be hung to the yard-arm as sure as he’s alive.” Middy and Ensign From what I had read, I saw this to be a kris, a wavy bladed knife of the Malays. The Way of a Man The kris was secured, and its beautiful blade and tortoise-shell scabbard, inlaid with silver, went as a present to Mrs. Wright when she visited the province. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines All I want, mates, is to get inside that there wreck, with that kris in my hand. The Pirate Shark Before he retired he was arrayed by the king in a magnificent habit of the country, and armed with two krises. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants But there, don’t you worry; that kris wasn’t poisoned, or you’d feel very different to what you do now.” Middy and Ensign See, you have given me a Malay kris! The Way of a Man The insurrectos at last took to flight, and the Supervisor started after one whom he had noticed, on account of the beautiful kris, or fluted bolo, which he carried. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines At this juncture Bob reappeared with his kris, which was handed down to the men below. The Pirate Shark The Malays are fond of mixing this metal with gold in equal quantities, and using the composition, which they name swasa, in the manufacture of buttons, betel-boxes, and heads of krises. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants He was quite right, for the two chiefs took their departure, looking as if they expected to be introduced by their wrathful ruler to the execution kris as soon as they returned. Middy and Ensign We all gaped curiously, and there, as I am a living man, we saw that wavy kris, extended in his hand, turn back into the form of the plainsman's hunting-knife! The Way of a Man It was the Supervisor who panted wearily back toward his scattered fellows, and it was the Filipino with a kris to whose muscles hope of victory lent fresh energy. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines But remembering his great lightness in the water, remembering how easily he could leap out of danger, he stepped forward confidently from his shelter, the kris held ready. The Pirate Shark The value of a kris is supposed to be enhanced in proportion to the number of persons it has slain. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants “I don’t know so much about that,” said Bob, making a stab at nothing with the kris. Middy and Ensign A ruby-hilted kris cut across the manager's wrist as he strove to arrest the splendid rout. Four Max Carrados Detective Stories Beyond it is the flicker of a Malay kris . Letters of Travel (1892-1913) He did not have the kris with him, and he lay stretched out, unable to rise because of his heavy clothes and weights. The Pirate Shark Many of them have also twisted brass wire round the waist, in which they stick their krises. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants “But the Malay krises are poisoned,” said Bob. Middy and Ensign It did not appear to depress him in the least that from among the personal effects of more than one peeped the ominous blade of a kris, or the clutch of a great revolver. The Man from Brodney's And the great Buso shouted, "I will cut off your head with my sharp kris!" Philippine Folk-Tales Then Mart gripped the kris, tore it from the barnacled wood, and whipped around to meet his enemy. The Pirate Shark The chief weapons of offence used by these people are the kujur or lance and the kris. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants Capital advice if it could be acted upon, and a way of avoiding all kris wounds, but useless against the Malays’ other dangerous weapon, the limbing or lance. Middy and Ensign "They won't stop for me," he muttered, looking at the half-dozen krises that were visible. The Man from Brodney's The savage headdress of the Dyaks, the long, narrow, decorated shields, the flashing blades of parang and kris sent a shudder through the girl, so close they seemed beneath the schooner's side. The Monster Men In it was thrust a long curved poniard resembling the Malaysian kris. The Moon Pool If in any dispute between two people krises are drawn the person who first drew his kris shall be fined fourteen dollars. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants The snake’s poison goes into the blood, don’t it, same as that of a kris, and the symptoms would be just the same.” Middy and Ensign Dain shook Nina off, and, making a sudden lunge, struck Almayer full in the chest with the handle of his kriss, keeping the point towards himself. Almayer's Folly: a story of an Eastern river Evidently he would be a good ally in wreaking vengeance upon the white giant who had caused all his discomfiture—afterward there was always the kris if the other should become inconvenient. The Monster Men But he picked up a Malay kris and ran his thumb along the edge of it critically like a man to whom such a weapon is not altogether unfamiliar. The Cruise of the Jasper B. Their uses are chiefly in cookery, and for purposes where a strong acid is required, as in cleaning the blades of their krises and bringing out the damask, for which they are so much admired. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants “Here, I say; we’ll buy some fruit directly: let’s have a look at your kris.” Middy and Ensign And if he lingers, give him his kriss yourself and bid him go, as the wife of a mighty prince should do when the enemies are near. Almayer's Folly: a story of an Eastern river A mute face with a kriss between its lips. An Outcast of the Islands Kuroki rushed forward with his kris; the other defenders added weight and fury to the rally. The Cruise of the Jasper B. They consist of an old rusty kris, a broken gun barrel, or any ancient trumpery, to which chance or caprice has annexed an idea of extraordinary virtue. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants “What was it—a spear or a kris?” said Bob. Middy and Ensign A loudly checkered sarong encircled his waist, and from its many folds peeped out the silver hilt of the kriss that saw the light only on great festivals or during official receptions. Almayer's Folly: a story of an Eastern river Smiling broadly and turning his black rat-like eyes this way and that, the chief of our wild allies, who held a naked kris from which drops of blood were falling, stood beside Roger. The Mutineers Three or four had been killed by the stabs of the deadly krises, and their bodies could be seen floating astern. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril If anyone entered with his kris attached behind, the officer took it away from him. Malayan Literature Even Bob Roberts and Tom Long were not forgotten, each receiving an ivory-mounted kris, the young chief Ali being the bearer. Middy and Ensign Have you felt about you the strong arm that could drive a kriss deep into a beating heart? Almayer's Folly: a story of an Eastern river Spears enclosed us from all sides; krises leaped at our throats. The Mutineers The rajah scowled at them, and from the manner in which he kept fingering his kris they saw that it needed a great effort on his part to abstain from killing them at once. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril It was forbidden to carry clasps or ornaments of gold on the kris. Malayan Literature Dark-skinned, and lithe of action as cats, they could easily surprise and kris the sentries. Middy and Ensign He laid his hand on his kriss, and awaited the approach of his unexpected visitor. Almayer's Folly: a story of an Eastern river Some of them shook their fists at us angrily; some picked up sticks and clubs or armed themselves with knives and krises, and came trailing along behind. The Mutineers No, indeed, Davis; they could swim round and round us, and our cutlasses would be very little good against those ugly looking krises. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril He lay quiet and made no resistance, hissing, and I let go of him and fumbled for his kris. The Devil's Admiral Now if it was my father—” “Yes—if it was your father,” said Bob, “I suppose they would kris him?” Middy and Ensign These consisted of krises, spears, shields, and shells; and the Sulus were not slow in comprehending the kind of articles we were in search of. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes Men armed with spears and krises squatted in all parts of the hut. The Mutineers Each man carries a kris, and is ready to use it on the slightest provocation. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril He menaced me with his kris and grinned calmly. The Devil's Admiral This was horrible, as he was as it were caught in the narrow hole, and he could not get the kris out from the folds of his silken sarong. Middy and Ensign Their chief weapon is the parang or heavy knife, somewhat like the kris. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes When he had approached within a short distance, they stopped and drew their krises, or knives with waved points. The Mutineers Ten men had been killed by balls that had passed through the embrasures, or by kris or lance wounds, and twenty-eight others had been more or less severely wounded. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril The boy ran toward the door and pointed again, and then drew back in fear, drawing his kris and raising it in a position of defence. The Devil's Admiral Ali uttered a hoarse cry, and strove to draw his kris, but the effort was vain. Middy and Ensign In fishing, as well as in all their other employments, the kris and spear were invariably by their side. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes In the boat on our right were five natives armed with spears and krises; in the one on our left, four. The Mutineers Parkhurst had his forearm laid open with a cut from a kris, and Balderson had one of their spears through his ear. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril The hilt of a kris showed above the folds of his sarong, and the two lower buttons of the jacket were left open, so that the dagger might be free to his hand. The Devil's Admiral He drew himself up then, and stood gazing at the man with the kris as calm and motionless as if he had been made of bronze, and awaited the deadly stroke. Middy and Ensign Horses, cows, and buffaloes are the beasts of burden, and a Sulu may usually be seen riding either one or the other, armed cap-a-pie, with kris, spear, and target, or shield. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes On state occasions he would tread on his master's heels, one hand on the haft of his kriss, keeping the common people at a distance by his truculent brooding glances. Lord Jim To the two midshipmen the chief gave krises of the finest temper. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril Bent nearly double with his kris gripped in his right hand he kept in advance of us. The Devil's Admiral His captors read this and smiled, each man drawing his kris and showing it menacingly, while their leader told him that he was a prisoner until the sultan’s wishes were known. Middy and Ensign All the best krises used by the Malay rajahs and chiefs, are obtained from the interior. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes He saw the man jerk his head up, fling his arms forward, and drop the kriss. Lord Jim Now, I propose that, just before the first gleam of daylight, we throw ourselves upon them suddenly, seize their krises, and cut them down, then leap on shore, and dash into the jungle. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril If I made away with you and Trego the next would have been Rajah, for the lad could have given a nasty cut with that kris. The Devil's Admiral Fortunately he lay still and feigned sleep, his heart beating heavily, as he hoped to conceal the loosened bamboo with his body, as well as the kris. Middy and Ensign The wall is hung with rifles, krises, and handcuffs, with which a "Sam Slick" clock, an engraving from the Graphic, and some curious Turkish pictures of Stamboul, are oddly mixed up. The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither He runs on, with bloody kris in his hand, stabbing at everyone he meets. The Malay Archipelago, the land of the orang-utan and the bird of paradise; a narrative of travel, with studies of man and nature — Volume 1 We shall have the krises, and if they seize either of us, the other must go down and try and jab his kris into the beast's eyes. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril It rested over his heart and, just below, the plain buffalo-horn handle of a kris, stuck into the twist of his sarong, protruded ready to his hand. The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows The Malay’s hand flew to his kris as he threw down the birds, and it flashed in the sunshine directly. Middy and Ensign They are symbolized to people's minds in general by the dagger called a kris, and by the peculiar form of frenzy which has given rise to the phrase "running amuck." The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither All wore the kris, or Malay crooked dagger, on the beauty and value of which they greatly pride themselves. The Malay Archipelago, the land of the orang-utan and the bird of paradise; a narrative of travel, with studies of man and nature — Volume 1 You ask him, Soh Hay, whether he wishes to be able to lead his tribe in battle again, or to go through life unable to use a kris or hurl a spear. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril Hassim, with an alert movement, grasped the handle of his kris. The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows “I should like to kris them all over, till they looked like skewered chickens ready for the spit,” said Bob. Middy and Ensign When I showed it to Omar this morning, he passed it across his face and smelt it, and then said, "This kris good—has ate a man." The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither Every man without exception carries a kris, stuck behind into the large waist-cloth which all wear, and it is generally the most valuable piece of property he possesses. The Malay Archipelago, the land of the orang-utan and the bird of paradise; a narrative of travel, with studies of man and nature — Volume 1 I ran into the sea; I swam off to you, with my kriss between my teeth. Tales of Unrest Each of them had saved his kris, but Lingard had to make a distribution of cotton cloth out of his trade-goods. The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows All the tame elephants here, however, were once wild, including the fifty which, with swords, dragons, bells, krises with gold scabbards, and a few other gold articles, formed the Perak regalia. The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither Stories of amok running, "piracies," treachery, revenge, poisoned krises, and assassinations, have been made very much of, and any crime or slight disturbance in the native States throws the Settlements into a panic. The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither Jackson picked up the kriss, and, after an inquiring glance at me, gave it to him. Tales of Unrest He looked so dangerous that we all three leaped to our feet, and Hollis, with the back of his hand, sent the kriss flying off the table. Tales of Unrest Karain covered the handle of his kriss in sign of respect, and stared at the crowned head. Tales of Unrest Karain laid the kriss on the table, hilt inwards, and murmured a few words in a strangled voice. Tales of Unrest |
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