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JAYSINGH journal.aurobharati.in

Neither did I work for a reward, but to uphold the

ideal of the Rajput. Unflinching courage in

honourable warfare, chivalry to friend and foe, a

noble loyalty to the sovereign of my choice, this

seemed to me the true Indian tradition, preferable

even to the unity and predominance of the Hindu

races.

Therefore I could not accept your overtures. But I

gave you the opportunity to accept my own

tradition and, when faith was not kept with either

of us, I saved my honour and assisted your escape.