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and grandson Hasain.

In afternoon visisted ruins of Firszabad, the
magnificent old fort at Indrapat and the interior ruins, the
Huamayou Tomb, and the Nizam-ud-din Tombs.

At night called on Rev. Mr. Thomas of the English
Baptist Mission.

Jan. 19th.
Having expressed a desire to see life of a typical ru-
ral village Rev F. M. Wilson took me in tow, and we visited
two or three whose names I don't remember and wound up
with a prolonged stay at Khera Kalan.

Came back on Grand Trunk Road past ruined cities
and strange travelers by camel and bullock cart. Saw some
beautiful wild deer bounding gracefully across the fields.

January 20th.
Bade farewell to my servant Mogul, who appeared to be sick and
returned to Calcutta. Rather relieved to have none to look
after now. At 10:00 o'clock started with Mr. Wilson to the
Kutab Minar stopping on route to see the Observatory and
the Tomb of Safdan Jang. Climbed to the top of the Kutab,
and was greatly interested in the neighboring ruins. Had
tiffin at the home of the native Methodist worker or minister,
and later went with Mr. Wilson to an interesting mission service.

Returning we were invited to a Hindu wedding feast,
which was an unexpected pleasure. Left 10:22 p. m. for Jeypore.

January 21st.
Arrived at Jeypore in the afternoon. Very hot and dusty; the
desert is not far away. Got matter together for my Progressive