LETTER III

Continuation of Mahurrum.--Consecration of Banners.--Durgah at

Lucknow.--Its origin explained.--Regarded with peculiar

veneration.--The Nuwaub vows to build a new one.--Its

description.--Procession to the Durgah.--Najoomies.--Influence

possessed and practised by them.--Eunuchs.--Anecdotes of some having

attained great honours and wealth.--Presents bestowed upon them

generally revert to the donor.--Rich attire of male and female

slaves...Page 32

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