The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c26.32

v1.c26.32

The Government of Seringapatam was unwillingly yielding to the powerful chief; and an attempt on his life was made, but without success. "The opportunity", says Wilks, "was expected to be obtained by the mission of an officer of the court, attended as usual by a large but select retinue, for security after the perpetration of the murder, and ostensibly charged with a secret and confidential message from the Viceroy. The Raja, unsuspicious of treachery, without hesitation ordered all attendants to withdraw; but a more vigilant observer took the precaution of concealing himself behind one of the pillars of the hall of audience; and on perceiving the officer to grasp his dagger, instantly inflicted on the assassin the fate intended for the Raja¹.