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 away from him; the small pieces of land he had are all included among the lands which are given to Gadai Pod (a low caste), his cultivation is nearly put a stop to, his barns are all become empty, and he was sent into Court twice; in the midst of so many troubles, he still stood firm; but now he has fallen down.

Planter.  That rascal was not able to do any thing in Shamanagara.

Gopi.  Saheb, the Munshis came to him; but he told them, "my mind is not at rest now, my limbs are become powerless through weeping for my father, and I am, as it were, become mad." On observing the wretched condition of Nobin, about seven or eight ryots of Shamanagara have all given up, and all are doing exactly as your Honour is ordering them.

Planter.  You are a very good Dewan, and you have formed a very good plan.

Gopi.  I knew Goluk Bose to be a coward, and that if he were obliged to go to Court, he would turn mad. As Nobin has affection for his father, he will of course be punished; and it was for this reason that I gave the advice to make the old man the defendant. Also, the plan which your Honour formed was not the less good. Our Indigo cultivation has been nearly made on the sides of his tank; thus laying the snake's eggs in his heart.

Planter.  With one stone two birds have been killed; ten bigahs of land are cultivated with Indigo, and also that fool is punished. He shed much tears, saying that if Indigo be planted near the tank we shall be obliged to leave our habitation; but I said, to cultivate Indigo in one's habitation is to the best advantage.

Gopi.  And the fool brought an action in the Court, on hearing that reply.

Planter.  That will be of no effect; that Magistrate is a very good man. If the case turn into a civil one it will never be concluded in less than five years. That Magistrate is a