15& Lieut. -Colonel Bmacs' Translation of the 



" relapses again into his former state. It is really very difficult to say what 

 " may happen, and how soon. He does not gain strength at all." 



This information gave great hopes to Ragoba, who had already ingratiated 

 himself with his nephew Narayan Rao, the ostensible governor of Poona. 

 SuKARAM Bapu, already mentioned as an able ex-minister, and described 

 as rather disposed towards Ragoba, formed a cabal with him to vex Nana 

 Farnevis, who now left Poona, and went to his master at Sidtclc. We are 

 not acquainted with what passed at this meeting, but the following familiar 

 correspondence shews the nature of the feelings which existed between 

 them at the time. 



Letter from Nana to Madiiu Rao, without date. 

 " My cousin Moraba acquainted me that he obtained permission for me 

 " to proceed to-morrow. But I was sorry to perceive, when we parted, 

 " that you were out of spirits, and apparently not in good-humour. It 

 " has occurred to me since, that you have only yielded to my wish to be 

 " allowed to go ; or am 1 to refer your behaviour to the fact of your being 

 " worse ? If I have your free permission I will go ; if not I will stay in 

 " camp, though my health requires some relaxation from business, and 

 " change of air. I shall however conform entirely to your wishes. All the 

 " current business is done with the exception of that of Dharwar. There 

 " are some important points, however, which can only be done at Poona, 

 " where the records are. With regard to tlie Gaikwar question, when we 

 " are both equally well-informed, there will be no difficulty. Naro Appaji 

 " has charge of the current business of Poona, which your Highness can, 

 " if you choose, leave altogether in his hands. If any thing extraordinary 

 " should occur, I shall be always ready to undertake it if such is your wish. 

 " If not, I shall not interfere. I am anxious to proceed to Menoley * before 

 " I return to Poona, which will cause a delay of some days ; but on this 

 " point I shall be guided by your wishes." 



Reply from Madhu Rao, in his own hand. 

 " I was really very unwell : it was nothing else. When Moraba asked 

 " leave for you to return, I said, ' Let him wait a few days, and then let 

 " ' him go, unless his business is very urgent, in which case he may go at 



* A village near Wal, where Naxa's personal estate is situated, and on which his widow 

 still resides. 



