Planter. I know that rascal; he, it is, who writes every thing concerning me in the newspapers.
Gopi. Their papers can never stand before yours, can by no means bear a comparison; and, moreover, they are as the earthen bottles for cooling water compared to the jars of Dacca. But, to bring the newspapers within your influence, great expense has been incurred. That takes place according to time; as is said,
“According to circumstances, the friend becomes an enemy:
The lame ass is sold at the price of the horse.”
Planter. What did Nilkanta do?
Gopi. He sharply rebuked the Amin; and the Amin with no little shame brought back that one rupee, with two rupees more, from Goladar’s house. Chunder Goladar would have been able very easily to supply the Indigo for three or four bigahs. Is this the work of a servant? If I can conduct the Dewanny and the business of the Amin,[Amin,] then this kind of ingratitude can be stopped.
Planter. Great wickedness this is; evident ingratitude.
Gopi. Saheb, grant pardon for this bad conduct; the Amin brought his own sister to our younger Saheb’s room.
Planter. Yes! Yes! I know; that rascal and Podi corrupted our young Saheb. I must give that wicked fool some instruction very soon. Send him to my sitting room.
(Exit Mr. Wood.)