26/38 'This is commonly given either by the leader of the gang or the _belha_, who has chosen the place for the murder.' It was usually some commonplace order, such as 'Bring the tobacco' (_Ramaseeana_, p.99, &c.). See also Meadows Taylor, _Confessions of a Thug_. The Jamaldehi Thugs resided 'in Oude and some other parts east of the Ganges. They are considered very clever and expert, and more stanch to their oath of secrecy than most other classes' (ibid. |