Sitola is the goddess of the small-pox; and the meaning of the above is that if that goddess be kept satisfied, the disease of the small-pox cannot come; and if come, will pass away. Footnote 42: This refers to Nobin Bose. The cacha signifies the piece of cloth kept by the sons on the death of their parents for one month, when the pinda or offering to the dead is made. Footnote 43: Lakhman was the brother of Rama. When they were gone to make war with Ravana of Lunka, (Ceylon) in a certain battle Lakhman suffered very much by the Sacti-sela (the name of a superior engine in a battle). Footnote 44: This is a sign of shame or fear. Footnote 45: The planet Saturn is said to have a very bad influence. Whenever it comes upon one, the utter ruin of that person is thought very near. Footnote 46: Ironically, the house of Prosperity. Footnote 47: The Kaista is the caste of writers. Footnote 48: Caot is the name of a mean caste, and the word Kaet is only a common form of expression for the term Kaista. Footnote 49: The vulture is taken for a detestable bird. Footnote 50: Signifying, else how can he bear so many kickings? Footnote 51: This is said only in reference to his dress. ----- ---------- FIFTH ACT—SECOND SCENE. THE BEDROOM OF NOBIN BOSE. ------- _Aduri crying when preparing Nobin’s bed._ _Aduri._ Ah! ha! ha! where shall I go? My heart is on the point of bursting. They have beaten him so severely that the pulse is moving very slowly; our mistress will die as soon as she sees this. When Nobin was taken by force to the Factory, they were tearing themselves and weeping under the shade of that tree; but when brought towards our house, they did not see that. (_Aside._) We shall take him into the house. _Aduri._ Bring him into the house. None of them are here. _Enter_ SADHU _and_ TORAPA _bearing the senseless Nobin on their shoulders_. _Sadhu._ (_Making Nobin Madhab to lie on the bed._) Madam, where art thou? _Aduri._ They began to see, standing under the tree. When this person (_pointing to Torapa_) flew away with him, we thought he was taken to the Factory. They began to tear themselves under the tree. I came to the house to call certain persons. Will our mistress remain alive when she sees this dead son? Do you stand here; let me call them here. (_Exit Aduri._) _Enter the Priest._