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 this was done. He was therefore compelled to write in the columns of the "Hindu Patriot," clearly explaining the parts he had played. At this the Government took great umbrage and some of his publications were forthwith excluded from the list of prescribed text-books for schools in Bengal. This decisive and vengeful action involved him in heavy material loss. The fact that he gave his opinion frankly and independently ought to have told in his favour rather than against him.

Extreme brain-fag combined with too numerous bereavements that he suffered considerably telling on his declining health, he was advised to resort to some healthy place and lead for a few months at least a strictly secluded and retired life. He rented a plot of land very close to Karmatar (Santhal Pargannas). It wore a somewhat jungly appearance and the savage Santhals were the only people who lived near about. He erected a snug bunglow and planted some fine trees in the compound. His