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then made it over to our ally, the ranah of Gohud ; he remained in 

 possession of it near two years, when Mhadajee Sindia, who me- 

 ditated the ranah's destruction for his attachment to the English 

 interest, commenced a siege, which, having continued seven months 

 with very little effect, he contrived to tamper with Mootee Mul, a 

 man who had been useful to Captain Popham, and at his recom- 

 mendation promoted by the rajah to a post of distinction. He 

 was at that time of so much consequence in Gwalier, (the ranah 

 being absent) as to share equally in the administration with the 

 ranee, or queen, and a nephew of the ranah. Mhadajee Sindia, 

 by bribery and intrigue, having gained over this man, contrived 

 to have several interviews with the traitor, which were not so se- 

 cretly managed as to prevent the intelligence reaching the ranah. 

 The indignant prince immediately wrote to the ranee, who con- 

 stantly resided in the fort, to take measures for Mootee Mull being- 

 cut off. This letter being intercepted fell into his hands, and in- 

 stead of answering the intended purpose, only accelerated the 

 completion of his peitidy. He communicated the discovery to 

 Mhadajee Sindia, urging him not to lose a moment in assisting his 

 treacherous designs. Two battalions instantly marched from his 

 camp to that of the works commanded by the traitor, and entered 

 the garrison without losing a man ; these were followed by the 

 main body of the army. Two thousand of the garrison Avent over 

 to Mootee Mull, three thousand more, seized with a panic at this 

 sudden turn of affairs, either fled or laid clown their arms ; six 

 hundred only remained firmly attached to the ranee, who shewed 

 the greatest magnanimity and firmness on the occasion. At length 

 five hundred and fifty of these brave fellows being cut to pieces., 



