About sunset he reached Kosi, thirty-seven miles from Muttra.

The _tehsildar_[2] received him courteously, and gave him some bread and milk, but would not hear of his staying for the night.

He told him that his appearance in the town was causing considerable excitement, and that he could not be responsible for his safety.

Stewart was much exhausted after his hot ride, but as the _tehsildar_ stood firm there was nothing for him to do but to continue his journey, and he consented to start if he were provided with a horse.

The _tehsildar_ promptly offered his own pony, and as soon as it was dark Stewart set out for the Jaipur camp.
His progress during the night was slow, and it was not until eight o'clock the next morning that he reached his destination, where he was hospitably received by the Political Agent, Major Eden, who introduced him to the Maharaja's Wazir.