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The rajah is already practically at war with the Mahrattas as, for a long time, his troops have been ravaging the territory of Purseram Bhow; which he was invited to do by the Peishwa, when Purseram took sides against him.
"As a token of my satisfaction, here is an order upon my treasurer for fifty thousand rupees." All being ready, Scindia, on the 27th of October, suddenly arrested Balloba; and sent a body of his troops, with those of the Nizam's general, for the purpose of seizing Purseram Bhow.
"Purseram Bhow is a stout fighter, and is as brave as a lion; but Scindia's force would be double that which he could gather, at such a short notice, and Nana does right not to risk everything on the chance of a single fight. He is a wily old fox, and has got safely through dangers which would have crushed an ordinary man.
The men were all ready, as Nana had sent an order to Sufder to prepare instantly for a journey. "So it is you, Puntojee!" the captain said, as he rode up; "the orderly did not tell me whom I was to escort, nor our destination. In which direction do we ride?" "I am bearer of a letter to Purseram Bhow."
Purseram Bhow is at liberty, at the head of an army, and a nominal conciliation has taken place between him and Bajee.
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