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Sangat menarik bahwa dalam buku "The Cradle of Colonialism" oleh George Masselan, Yale Press, 1963, pada halaman 420, a.l. ditulis bahwa:  "On September 21 the Javanese renewed the attack, this time aiming at the redoubt Hollandia which was built of stone and coral and could only be entered by means of a tall ladder. Located at  the southeast corner of the town, it was a keypoint . The 24 men under Sergeant Hans Madelyn acquitted themselves well, but the situation became akward after they had used up all their power. It was then that Madelyn had the inspiration to empty the latrine buckets over the heads of the Javanese. This turned the tide and the attackers fled in horror.........."
 
Cerita itu sesuai dengan cerita pasukan-pasukan Mataram, yang mengartikan peristiwa itu sebagai asal dari nama Betawi, yang dalam bahasa Jawa dinamakan "Mambet Tai" (bau tai).  Saya kira hanya suatu kebetulan saja, bagaimanapun asal dari nama Betawi adalah Batavia, darii nama leluhur bangsa Belanda, "Batavieren."
 
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