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thro’ that door I entered.
I have before been at that house to see the father in law of Ramchunder’s son.
As to the Question whether ever I went into a rich man’s house without asking leave to go upstairs; If I had not been acquainted with the master of the House I could not take that liberty. I knew Ramchunder Sein, & I thought I might go up without asking permission. When I went upstairs I stood on the outside of the door & said I am sent by Gopy Nazir whereupon he beckoned me to come to him. The father in law of