Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 45.2

45.2

I then came to the banks of the Kaveri and thence wrote to you requesting you to send some good men and you did so." Sivaji asked them (Vyankaji's men) to deliver this message to Vyankaji and gave them a letter to the same effect. Then he despatched them with his officers Balambhat Gosavi and Krshna Josi and Krshnaji Sakhoji. They went [140] to Vyankaji and submitted to him all that the Maharaja had said. But it had no good effect on Vyankaji's mind and with evil designs he himself started for a personal interview with the Maharaja. In his mind however he was resolved to enjoy the whole property by using humble words without adverting to the question of partition at all. The Maharaja spoke to him in all possible manners but Vyankaji had no intention of relinquishing the share. Then the Maharaja thought, — "He is my younger brother. Instead of settling the terms previously he has personally come to see me. Therefore it is not appropriate to the honour of an elder, that I should imprison him and exact my share in that way." The Maharaja then gave him clothes of honour and message of leave. Rupaji Bhonsle, Man Sing More and Annaji Ranganath Kelkar were sent with him to see him safely to home. And they came back after Vyankaji Raja had reached Tanjore.