Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c20.s7.113

v1.c20.s7.113

parted : several hours after, the chief of Kanor arrived, having left a sick-bed, and with a tertian come in obedience to his sovereign's summons. Vain was his prince's dissuasion to keep him back, and he joined the band as they came up with the invaders. The foe was defeated and put to flight, but the sick chieftain fell in the charge, and his son was severely wounded by his side. On the young chief repairing to court he was honoured with a bira¹ from the Rana's own hand, a distinction which he held to be an ample reward for his wounds, and testimonial of the worth of his father. The existence of such sentiments are the strongest tests of character.