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"Askaris not pukha askaris of the government. Those are not Sniders they carry don't know that kind of musket. Those boxes are not the usual type wonder where they were bought!" The hammock came into view, swinging on the long pole. It was borne by four men at each end experienced machele carriers who would keep step with a gentle gliding. Eight more walked alongside as relay.
They have a "State Railway" now in Tirhoot, but at the time I am writing of there was only one pukha road in all the district. The ladies travelled in palanquins, or palkis, as they are more familiarly called. It is a long journey from Bankipore to Segowlie, and three nights were spent in travelling. Bluff old Minden Wilson stood on the bank above the ghat to welcome Mrs. Freeze across the Ganges.
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