The driver then made them salaam to the general, who ordered them five rupees each for sweetmeats.
"Stories of Animal Sagacity"
W.H.G. Kingston
But before I was finally settled, I had not above ten rupees left.
"Narrative of a Voyage to India; of a Shipwreck on board the Lady Castlereagh; and a Description of New South Wales"
W. B. Cramp
I remonstrated with them; but to no avail, as they would not take less than ten rupees.
"Narrative of a Voyage to India; of a Shipwreck on board the Lady Castlereagh; and a Description of New South Wales"
W. B. Cramp