He had, he said, already sent off part of his clothes, and
Ania should now take away the rest, so that nothing suspicious should
be left near him.
The next morning Ania set out on foot, accompanied by Islamullah, a
servant of Moghal Beg's, who was also the bearer of a letter to the
Nawab. They hired two ponies when they became tired, but both flagged
before they reached Nagina, whence Ania proceeded to Firozpur, on a
mare belonging to the native collector, leaving Islamullah behind. He
gave his letter to the Nawab, who desired him to describe the affair
of the murder. He did so. The Nawab seemed very much pleased, and
asked him whether Karim appeared to be in any alarm. Ania told him
that he did not, and had resolved to stick to one story, though he
should be imprisoned for twelve years. 'Karim Khan,' said the Nawab,
turning to the brother-in-law of the former, Wasil Khan, and Hasan
Ali, who stood near him--'Karim Khan is a very brave man, whose
courage may be always relied on.' He gave Ania eighteen rupees, and
told him to change his name, and keep close to Wasil Khan. They
retired together; but, while Wasil Khan went to his house, Ania stood
on the road unperceived, but near enough to hear Hasan Ali urge the
Nawab to have him put to death immediately, as the only chance of
keeping the fatal secret.
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