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lie may retire wherever lie pleases, but upon his death the reigning Deb 

 Raja will be entitled to what he leaves. 



The Deb Zimpe or the private Dewan of the Deb Raja, has an establish- 

 ment of twenty Poes or fighting messengers ; he superintends the trading 

 and other concerns of the Deb Rajas, and is entitled to two pounds of rice 

 per diem, and to certain perquisites on the appointments of the inferior 

 Officers of Government, and in cases of homicide. The Deb Zimpe's Poes 

 receive the same allowance as those of the four Counsellors or Karjis. 



The Zimpenum is the steward of the household. The wardrobe, cash, 

 jewels, and plate are under his charge ; he has ten Poes or fighting messen- 

 gers under his orders, and receives an allowance of one and a half pounds 

 of rice, and a fee from persons visiting the Deb Raja. His rank is equal 

 to that of the Dewans of the Subahs. 



The Dony or public Dewan and Sheriff constantly attends the Deb 

 Raja, and transacts the public business of Government. He has an esta- 

 blishment of twenty Poes, receives an allowance of two pounds of rice, a 

 fee in cases of homicide, and a present for an appointment ; he has about 

 ten or twelve menials all armed. 



The Goreba or Warden of the fort gate, has five Poes and is equal in rank 

 to the Donchap. 



The Donchap or Jemidar has under him ten Poes ; he is the Deputy of the 

 Dony and executes his orders ; he receives an allowance of Hlb. of rice, 

 and his chief business is to go and inform the Dherma and Deb Rajas 

 when the rice is boiled, and after receiving their orders to see that each 

 person gets his proper share. Tabey is the chief of the Zinkaups, of 

 whom 100 remain in attendance on the Deb Raja. Tabey has ten Poes 

 and an allowance of one and a half pounds of rice. The Zinkaups go to 

 War, and on errands of trade and public business, and each receives one 



