He was apparently playing a double part, but the blame for what followed was afterwards laid on his rival, Poola Cadamon Pillay.

Cowse's suspicions were aroused, and he advised an immediate return to Anjengo, but Gyfford refused to take the advice.

He is said to have struck Cowse, and to have threatened with imprisonment.

The Rani also sent a message, advising a return to Anjengo.

It was getting late, and to extricate himself from the crowd, Gyfford allowed the whole party to be inveigled into a small enclosure.