The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts of the Bombay Presidency from the Earliest Historical Times to the Musalman Conquest c7.s9.188

c7.s9.188

Trimbakji Dengla, when given up by the Peshwa to our Government, was for his many enormities confined in the fort at Thána. The story of his escape thence in September 1816 is told by Bishop Heber with a tinge of romance which certainly makes it more agreeable reading than the official report of the circumstance would be: "Trimbakji was kept in confinement at Thána near Bombay; and while there a common-looking Marátha groom with a good character in his hand came to offer his services to the commanding officer. He was accepted, and had to keep his horse under the window of Trimbakji's prison. Nothing remarkable was observed in his conduct except a more than usual attention to his horse, and a habit while currying and cleaning him of singing verses of Maráthi songs all apparently relating to his trade. At length Trimbakji disappeared, and the groom followed him; on which it was recollected that his singing had been made up of verses like the following: