The attendant understood enough of Mahratti to make out their request, and offered at once to accompany them.
"We were attacked early this morning, and only saw you a moment before," the man called out in Mahratti.
In 1901 the total number of speakers of Mahratti in all India exceeded 18 millions.
Holkar acknowledged his bow coldly, and then tore open the despatch, which was written in Mahratti.
"He is below," Owen answered promptly, in Mahratti, much to the astonishment of the native.
