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 Wood. Tell the Khansamah, the Saheb, who is come here, will not go to-day.

''Sheristadar. ''  Sir, what orders are to be written?

Magistrate.  Let it remain within the Nathi or Court documents.

Sheristadar.  (Writes) It is ordered that it remains pending within the Nathi (signed by the Magistrate). Saheb, thou hast not yet made a signature on the orders to the reply of the defendant.

Magistrate.  Read it.

Sheristadar.  It is ordered, that the defendant is to give Rs. 200, or two persons as security, and that the subpoenas be sent to the truthful witnesses. (The Magistrate gives the signature).

Magistrate.  Bring the case of the robbery in Mirghan to the Court to-morrow. (Exit Magistrate, Mr. Wood, Mr. Rogue, Chaprasi, and Bearers Sheristadar.  Nazir, take the security bond from the defendant properly. (Exit Sheristadar, agent, the plaintiff's Attorney, the ryots Nazir.  (To the Defendant's Attorney). How can we write now, while it is evening; moreover, I am somewhat busy now.

Defendant's Attorney.  (speaks with the Nazir). They (i.e. the Boses) are great only in name. Not much wealth left. This amount was had by selling the jewellery.

Nazir.  I have no estates, have no trade, nor lands for cultivation. This is my whole stock. It is for your sake only that I have agreed to take Rupees 100. Let us go to our lodging. Be careful that the Dewan does not hear this. They have been paid elsewhere. (Exit all