Travels in India (Tavernier) 87.3.6

87.3.6

Every evening the boatmen on both banks are obliged to report to the two sub-governors, who reside on either side, at about a quarter of a league from the river, an exact statement of the people, beasts of burden, and merchandise which have crossed during the day. When I arrived at Golconda, three days had elapsed since the death of Boete, the apothecary, and the room where I had left him had been sealed with two seals — one being of the Kázi, who corresponds to the Chief Justice, and the other of the Sháh-Bandar, who is the Provost of the merchants. An officer of justice watched the door of the chamber together with the servants whom I had left with the defunct. Immediately on my arrival the fact was announced to the Kázi and the Sháh-Bandar, and forthwith they sent to seek for me.