Chapter 8 Summary

In Nikhil's Story, Part 10, letters come out in the local papers against Nikhil, accusing him of failing to support the Cause and claiming the residents in his estate fear punishment if they come out in favor of Swadeshi. Nikhil summons the local students because this is obviously their doing. Unfortunately, the students agree with Sandip that one must snatch in order to acquire anything.

In the eleventh part of Nikhil's Story, Nikhil worries about Panchu's sham aunt because her claims will be difficult to disprove, and it is obvious that Harish Kundu's true objective is to get the sale of Panchu's holding to Nikhil set aside. Nikhil considers offering Panchu a permanent tenure in his estates, but Chadranath Babu objects and insists upon handling the matter himself. Wandering through the garden, Nikhil comes upon Bimala to whom he offers her freedom. When he...