Administrative System of the Marathas c21.s4.18

c21.s4.18

the streets, furnishing them with cannon. Both sides had their rendez-vous, and spent much money in maintaining soldiers. If any one passed carelessly down the street, they shot at him with their match-locks. They obtained reward for their evil deeds, paying no respect even to the Holy of Holies, shooting down men during religious pro-cessions. (Other horrible details follow.)