My friend Ko Zaw Heik, who after leaving college had worked as a wage laborer and in the service of the government, had a good deal of experience in various adventurous jobs. Having described the subjects of our travels together, I must now cite his personal experiences from the diaries he kept.
Of the 99 Shan chieftains listed under the British government, my friend Neal chieftain is the most interesting.
Even if he dies before he can receive the protection of his father, the great emperor, when he is young, he will be honored. If he lives long enough, he will become king.
