The Home and the World Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 10 Summary

Chapter 10 Summary

In the twelfth part of Nikhil's Story, Nikhil decides that he must tell Sandip to leave. Evil reports about Nikhil in the news make him notorious, but he will risk his money only when they are prompted by industry. In the thirteenth part of his story, Nikhil's Chakua sub-treasury is raided for 6000 rupees by an armed band. His guard is wounded, but the bandits leave the remaining 1500 rupees on the ground. Peace is now out of the question, and the police raid will soon begin. The Bara Rani is concerned and wants Nikhil to flee to Calcutta. She also worries about the money in his room, but Nikhil promises to tend to it soon. In the fourteenth part of Nikhil's Story, Nikhil visits Chadranath Babu who tells him sin is rampant in the country and advises Nikhil to send them all...
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