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2 to rely altogether on these proofs of adherence
3 to. our side, as the natural ties of %affection be-
4 tween the Sirdars and their half-brother at
5 Kabul might perhaps, on some occasions, lead
6 therm to change. News-writers were conse-
7 quently stationed in.each of their jaghirs to
8 watch. their conduct and report current events
9 regularly. The reports of these people, how-
10 ever, did not show any disposition on the part
11 of these Sirdars to league with. the enemy.
12 About the same time a deputation, consisting
13 of Nawab Khan and Gul Mahomed Khan, re-
14 spectable natives of Kalabagh,,. had been sent
15 on the part of the Prince Taimur with some
16 presents to the chief of Bajour, as a mark of
17 distinction and favour, and in order to confirm
18 him in his early declaration of attachment to
19 the Shah. On their way they were molested
20 and insulted by Amir Khan of Naowaghi, a
21 chief in- favour of Dost Mahomed, and in
22 great enmity with the Bajour chief. Some
23 notice of his misconduct was thought necessary,
24 especially as the security of the three rgutes
25 lying in that direction, viz., Kharappa, Ab-