Plaintiff’s Attorney. Saheb.
Magistrate. (Writes a letter.) Speak, speak; I am not writing from hearsay.
Plaintiff’s Attorney. Saheb, if at this time, the ryots be brought here they will suffer great loss; else, I, also, would have prayed for their being brought here again, since the offences of the defendant which are already proved, may receive stronger confirmation. Sir, the bad character of Goluk Chunder Bose is known throughout the country; he who benefits him, in return, receives injuries. The Indigo Planters crossing the immeasurable ocean have come to this land, and have brought out its secret wealth; have done great benefit to the country, have increased the royal treasure, and have profited themselves. What place, besides the prison, can best befit a person who thus opposes the great actions of these noble men.
Magistrate. (Writes the address.) Chaprasi!
Chaprasi. Sir! (Comes to the Saheb.)
Magistrate. (Advises with Mr. Wood.) Give this to Mrs. Wood. Tell the Khansamah, the Saheb, who is come here, will not go to-day.
Sheristadar. Sir, what orders are to be written?
Magistrate. Let it remain within the Nathi or Court documents.
Sheristadar. (Writes.) It is ordered that it remains within the Nathi (signed by the Magistrate). Saheb, thou hast not yet made a signature on the orders to the reply of the defendant.
Magistrate. Read it.