CHAPTER VIII

MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND BENARES

Brahmin philosophers--Faith of educated Hindus-- Theosophists at Adyar--The Ranees of Travancore--The Princesses of Tanjore--"The Heart of Montrose"--The Palace of Madura--Rous Peter's Sacred Door--Loyalty of native Indians--Passengers on the _Pundua_--The Brahmo Somaj--Maharajah of Benares--Marriages of infants and widows pp. 162-187