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Rh good works started by them and their predecessors. Consequently it has been the more incumbent upon me to perform those duties than it 1 had been a natural son.

THE RYOTS.

"The Ryots in this Samasthanam are very loyal people. Though there are a very few troublesome men in four or five villages, I can say, on the whole, that the Ryots are quiet and loyal.

THE OFFICERS. "Amongst the officers, the Brahmins are able and clever, but they are not honest. The greater the care bestowed on them by the master, the better the work they turn out. On the other hand, if the master reposes entire confidence in them, they will certainly ruin him. Now I must tell you about the Velama-varu. Of these people, many are honest, but they lack ability. If they are asked to go and