Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 45.5

45.5

I call myself a Badshahi officer and enjoy this property in accordance with the Badshah's order. What claim has he to this property? If there are any elephants, horses and jewels, and if he claims a share thereof, Raghunath Pant will explain the papers and point out what these are, and I have no objection to giving him his proper share. Although these are the facts, my brother personally spoke to me and wrote letters about his share and you have come. Raghunath Pant is our senior in age. I kept silent because I did not like to give an impertinent answer to my elder brother. You should inform him to this effect. I shall reply his letter after proper deliberation." So said the Raje and dismissed the three envoys with clothes of honour.