[1] The Right Hon. J. X. Merriman.

[2] Barouche.

[3] Palmiet is a high, strong river-weed.

[4] A fresh-water fish.

[5] Druip stone—i.e., stalactite.

[6] A 'sopje' or 'sooppie,' a glass of rack or gin, or, rather, a French brandy. Before sitting down to dinner it was etiquette to offer a 'soppe' or a little white wine, into which wormwood or aloes had been infused in order to excite the appetite.

[7] I.e., clumps.