_Defendant’s Attorney._ Honored Sir, of the four ryots who came as witnesses, one is of the Tikiri caste; he has no knowledge of what a plough is; he has no lands and no rents to pay; has no kine and no cow-house; and this can be best known by proper examination. Kanai Torofdar is a ryot of a different village; and as to our Babu he has no acquaintance with him. For these reasons we do pray that these men be brought again. The legislators have said, before the decision, the defendant ought to be supplied with all proper means. Saheb, if this my prayer be granted, I shall have no more reasons for complaint. _Plaintiff’s Attorney._ Saheb. _Magistrate._ (_Writes a letter._) Speak, speak; I am not writing from hearsay. _Plaintiff’s Attorney._ Saheb, if at this time, the ryots be brought here they will suffer great loss; else, I, also, would have prayed for their being brought here again, since the offences of the defendant which are already proved, may receive stronger confirmation. Sir, the bad character of Goluk Chunder Bose is known throughout the country; he who benefits him, in return, receives injuries. The Indigo Planters crossing the immeasurable ocean have come to this land, and have brought out its secret wealth; have done great benefit to the country, have increased the royal treasure, and have profited themselves. What place, besides the prison, can best befit a person who thus opposes the great actions of these noble men. _Magistrate._ (_Writes the address._) Chaprasi! _Chaprasi._ Sir! (_Comes to the Saheb._) _Magistrate._ (_Advises with Mr. Wood._) Give this to Mrs. Wood. Tell the Khansamah, the Saheb, who is come here, will not go to-day. _Sheristadar._ Sir, what orders are to be written? _Magistrate._ Let it remain within the _Nathi_ or Court documents. _Sheristadar._ (_Writes._) It is ordered that it remains within the _Nathi_ (_signed by the Magistrate_). Saheb, thou hast not yet made a signature on the orders to the reply of the defendant. _Magistrate._ Read it. _Sheristadar._ It is ordered, that the defendant is to give Co.’s Rs. 200, or two persons as security, and that the subpœnas be sent to the truthful witnesses. (_The Magistrate gives the signature_). _Magistrate._ Bring the case of the robbery in Mirghan to the Court to-morrow. (_Exit Magistrate, Mr. Wood, Mr. Rose, Chaprasi, and Bearers._) _Sheristadar._ Nazir, take the security-bond from the defendant properly. (_Exit sheristadar, agent, the plaintiff’s attorney, the ryots._)