The Rajah of Dah. By George Manville Fenn. (W. and
R. Chambers.)—Mr. Fenn lays the scene of his story in the Malayan Peninsula. Johnstone Murray, a gentleman of fortune, whose hobby is natural history, goes with his nephew on a collecting expedition up the Salim River. After a few days' journey, they are stopped by a local Rajah, and find themselves virtually prisoners.
They make the acquaintance of an English doctor, and an ex-officer who has been drilling the Rajah's troops. These enlighten them as to their real situation. Mr. Murray is inclined to resist, but is soon convinced that the Civis Roman us sum doctrine does not hold good up the Salan River ; England might intervene, but not till long after help had ceased to be of any use. Various incidents fol- low,—the capture of a crocodile, described in a very lively manner ; adventures of sport and exploration ; and finally, imprison- ment, and an attempt at escape. The English doctor has a son who makes an admirable companion for the nephew, and a daughter who, by attracting the admiration of the villainous Rajah, brings matters to a crisis. It is an exciting story told in Mr. Penn's best manner.
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