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26 Subodh explained saying—"We ought to send a report to the Bengalee, the Amrita Bazar Patrika and the Bande Mataram."

"What about?"

"All about myself, of course."

"That has been done. The Bengalee correspondent Sukumar Babu has mentioned you in his report of the durbar. He has added also that you were the only member of the bar to attend."

"But has he mentioned the cow-dung and water incident?"

"I don't think he has."

"That's the most important thing. Look at this, I have drafted a telegram giving the full details. I don't think Sukumar has reviled me enough in his telegram. That is of prime importance. The cow-dung incident and the welcome to Pandemonium is highly dramatic and would tickle people's imagination immensely. These ought to be especially mentioned."

Jagat Babu copied out the draft telegram and sent it off immediately. Subodh then bade him good night.

The next morning as Subodh just came out and sat in his office, two Sub-Inspectors of Police came and saluted him. One said—"Is it true, Sir, that when you were returning from the durbar yesterday, somebody emptied a pail of cow-dung