William Ashmore

“ How far has he gone? i kàu Phàu-thâi--liáu, he has got as far as Phau-Thai. tî-chiah-chûn, which boat? sĩ-hṳ́ phah-tèng--kâi, it is that one at anchor. sĩ-hṳ́ sái-phâng--kâi, it is that one sailing. sĩ-hṳ́-kâi ũ phâng-kám--kâi, it is that one with a cover. sĩ-hṳ́ kò-chién--kâi, it is that one rowing. sĩ-nâng then-chûn--kâi, it is the one the men are poling. ”