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tered a certain text of the Koran, asking a blessing 

 on the meat,) sent for the acceptance of the begum ; 

 the rest was divided among the whole number of 

 troopers, sepoys, beaters, and camp-followers. 



We also made a subscription amongst us, which 

 was divided as buksheesh, and every one went to his 

 home satisfied and happy. 



