A History of the Mahrattas v2.c55.97

v2.c55.97

warned him of his danger, and begged that he might at least be permitted to attend him; but the infatuated man would neither listen to his advice nor allow him to be of the party. At Punderpoor, on the night of the 14th July, Gungadhur Shastree, who had that day dined with the Peishwa, was invited by Trimbukjee to repair to the temple for the purpose of paying his devotions on an occasion of particular solemnity. The Shastree, being a little indisposed, excused himself, but upon earnest and reiterated entreaties, he at last complied. With a few unarmed attendants, he proceeded to the temple, where he performed his devotions, conversed with Trimbukjee, and paid his respects to the Peishwa, who was seated in the upper verandah of the temple, and on that occasion treated him with particular condescension.