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The Tiger of Mysore

CHAPTER 12: A Tiger In A Zenana
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A ghorrawalla has been appointed to take charge of them.

His name is Serfojee.

If you ask for him at the stable, you will be directed to him, and he will show you the horses.
"In an hour supper will be served, but this evening I shall only be able to bring you three dishes each.

Such is always the rule, until the sultan's pleasure has been declared." Ibrahim then proceeded to light two lamps, hanging from the ceiling, for it was now getting dusk; and then, finding that his masters had no further need of his services, he retired.
"So far, so good, Surajah.

We are certainly in clover, as far as comfort is concerned, and the only drawback to the situation is Tippoo's uncertain temper.


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