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Amboinese, who regard themselves not as vassals of the Dutch but as their allies and equals, a distinction which they emphasize by wearing shoes, all other native troops going barefoot.
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Malay, and they wear the sarong and headcloth, discarded as derogatory by the Christianised Amboinese.
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887
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One cannot help feeling that much of all this festivity is a mistake: the expenses incurred are far above the means of the parties responsible, and the effect on the Amboinese character is not beneficial.
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887
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Amboinese Rajahs keep no state, and wear no special dress, except on Sundays.
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887
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The Amboinese are passionately fond of dancing, and are as graceful as they are expert in all
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887
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Marcus, an Amboinese policeman, was a great boon amongst the men; he had such a merry heart, and was always able to influence them from his own exuberant spirits.
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887
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We scarcely understood the Tengah-tengah people: they speak the old language of the country, quite different from the Amboinese
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887
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Although the Amboinese now profess the Protestant faith, at feasts and on gay occasions they preserve the processions and music of the Catholic Church, curiously mingled with the gongs and dances of the aborigines.
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887
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The bride is the only child of a native rajah, while the bridegroom, an Amboinese native also, affecting European manners and dress, is a clerk in Government employ.
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887
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Amboina – A crushing disappointment – The captain of the Chinese – Paso – A peace celebration – Amboinese
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887
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