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Q You said so, I believe

A Yes, Sahib

Q Do you know its nature?

A No; I not know it, but I have not much doubt about it, Sahib

Q What do you think, then?

A I think there but one passion strong enough in Ragobah tofor last twenty year Such persevere ood reason to reet a kindness, I know he not e

Q Have you any idea why he cherishes this malice?

A I think it because some old love affair; some rival in his wife's love

Q Indeed! Then he has been married?

A Yes, Sahib

Q Where shall I find his wife?

A All that is left of her is in the bottoobah kill her?

A No; that is, not with his own hand

Q How long ago did she die?

A More than twenty year, Sahib

Q Are any of her relatives living?

A Her husband, Sahib, and a cousin, that is all

Q Is there anyone else who could tell me of this woman?

A Moro Scindia could, but he not do it