A History of the Mahrattas v1.c7.107

v1.c7.107

¹ The *Mahapooroosh* is frequently referred to as an oracle, and on predicting falsely, is often blamed by the disappointed individual, who declares him responsible for the unfortunate issue of the affair. On the other hand, when the Mahapooroosh is not so well rewarded as he might expect, he sometimes (though this is rare) threatens to withdraw his protection from a person so unmindful and so unworthy.