You are doubtless well aware that the Kshittree Brahmins, who formerly held the principal offices under your father, are greatly offended by the elevation of Ghatgay; and still more so by his atrocious deeds in the town of Poona.

There has been a private meeting, and twelve of them, myself among the number, have sworn by the feet of Brahma to take your life, either by poison, dagger, or musket ball." "And you have the insolence to avow that you took such an oath!" He sprang to his feet, and would have touched the bell on the table but, in an instant, Harry sprung forward with a loaded pistol, pointed at Scindia's head.
"Stop, sir, I beg of you; for assuredly, if you raise a voice or touch a bell, that moment will be your last." Scindia sank down into his seat again.

He had not the least doubt that the man before him would execute his threat.
"Your Highness," he said, "I have not come here for the purpose of assassinating you.

I was first on the list, but obtained from the others permission to endeavour to put an end to the present state of things, before carrying out our vow.

We know that, in spite of the enormous sums that Ghatgay has raised in Poona, you yourself have not been enriched; and that you have been unable to persuade your troops to march, owing to your want of money to pay up their arrears.