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spectacle in the central division without interruption. On enter- 

 ing this apartment we found three chairs placed for us, and ano- 

 ther covered with crimson velvet for Futty Sihng, who soon en- 

 tered, and after the usual compliments we were seated ; the embrace 

 is only customary at a first meeting. We were afterwards informed 

 that Futty Sihng's reason for not being present in the durbar to 

 receive us, arose from a finesse of foolish pride, that he might 

 avoid the condescension of rising. The master of the ceremonies, 

 and all the company introduced upon this occasion, were of rude 

 and clownish appearance, with only two exceptions: one, a manly 

 handsome Patan, who commanded the regular troops ; the other 

 a Mahomedan officer of a similar description. Two sets of danc- 

 ing-girls were provided for our entertainment : but though Brodera, 

 or Waroda, as frequently called by the natives, is one of the most 

 famous cities in India for these tolerated courtezans, and from 

 Futty Sihng's general character, his acquaintance with them is not 

 very limited, none were of even passable beauty. They however 

 danced well, and one of them sang with more harmony and variety 

 than usual. Our visit was protracted until near midnight, by a 

 long private conference, which Futty Sihng had requested Sir 

 Charles to have with himself and his principal minister in a sepa- 

 rate apartment. The public visit was closed, as customary, with 

 a return of presents. 



Early the next morning we proceeded to Jarode, the last stage 

 in the Brodera purgunna, where the Guicwar dominion terminates, 

 and Mhadajee Sindia's commences. Near Brodera the road is 

 wood, and the country of that pleasing description already men- 

 tioned; all the rest presented a dreary aspect, without an acre in 



