acceptable to the divinity. Thou hast sworn to be faithful, brave, and secret; to pursue to destruction every human being whom chance, or thy ingenuity, may throw into thy power, with the exception of those who are forbidden by the laws of our profession, which are now to thee sacred. These are particular sects, over whom our power does not extend, and whose sacrifice is not acceptable to our divine patroness; they are Dhobees, Bhats, Sikhs, Nanukshahees, Mudaree Fukeers, dancing-men, musicians, Bhungees, Tailees, Lohars, Burraes[1], and maimed or leprous persons. With these exceptions, the whole human race is open to thy destruction, and thou must omit no possible means, (but at all times dependent upon the omens by which we are guided,) to compass their destruction. I have now finished: you are become a Thug; and what remains of thy profession will be shown to thee by our Gooroo, who will, under the necessary ceremonies, instruct thee in its details."
- ↑ Dhobees, washermen; Bhats, bards; Sikhs, a tribe of Hindoos; Nanukshahees, a class of religious mendicants; Mudaree Fukeers, ditto; Bhungees, sweepers; Tailees, oilmen; Lohars, blacksmiths; Burraes, carpenters.
