It is mutually agreed that any damage done to their homes during their absence shall be made good out of your treasure, but that should you keep your part of the agreement the treasure shall be handed back to you intact.

Is that correct ?" "Yes," said Howrah shifting in his seat uneasily.
"Is there anything else ?" "One other thing.

I am outmaneuvered, and I have surrendered with the best grace possible.

That agreement stands in my name, and no other man's ?" "Certainly." "The priests of Siva are not parties to it ?" "I've had nothing whatever to do with them," said Cunningham.
"That is all, then, sahib.

I am satisfied." "While we're about it, Maharajah-sahib, let's scotch those priests altogether! McClean-sahib has told me that suttee has been practised here as a regular thing.