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in 1920 introduced him to the Bruneian Sultanate, where he built strong connections and gained insights into the Sultanate's inner workings. His fluency in Malay, including the noble court dialect, helped him navigate Brunei's aristocratic circles and understand the challenges of the declining Sultanate. He suffered from manic episodes, but he stayed in Sarawak because of his strong friendship with Brooke, who called him "wonderful,

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