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3d wits for Deft
Kinu Sercar
In last Aswin I was in the service of Narsinh Ayal. On the 20th or 21st of Aswin, I was sent by one Buddinat’h with a message to Durgapersad, whom [ILL] letting in, his house with Baburam, Dattaram, & two others. When I went in, the defendant had, watch in his hand. I delivered my message, the defendant told me to stay a little, & he then sd to Saum shah, “what is the price of the watch?” Shaum answered: “If you can get 500 or 450 rupees, you may sell it.” Dft said: “I do not want to buy the watch myself. I have a watch of my own.” Shaum sd As you are acquainted with many [ILL] try to sell the watch for me. Dft sd Whose watch is it? Shaum answered; it belongs to Govindram a broker, [ILL] he also [ILL] some gentleman whose name I do not know rec [ILL] He asked no more questions. Deft then