He was first shot through the chest, and then stabbed with spears, cut to pieces with swords, and left on the ground.

They were fired upon from the fort, while engaged in this foul murder, but all escaped unhurt.

Maun Sing had sworn by the holy Ganges, and still more holy head of Mahadeo, that his friend should suffer no personal hurt in this interview; and the credulous and no less cruel and rapacious Gurgbunsies were lulled into security.

The three persons who murdered Hurpaul, were Nujeeb Khan, who has left Mann Sing's service, Benee Sing, who still serves him, and Jeskurun Sing, who has since died.

Sadik Hoseyn and many others aided them in dragging their victim to the place where he was murdered, but the wounds which killed him were inflicted by the above-named persons.
The family fled, the fort was seized and plundered of all that could be found, and the estate seized and put under the management of Government officers.