She must have known that I
was there.'"
It does not fall within the object of this volume to give any
detailed account of the proceedings of Asker Khan, who for several
years sought to wear out the saints of the Most High, causing the
native helpers to be beaten, fined, and annoyed in many ways, and
then arrogantly denying all redress. Encouraged in his persecutions
by the prime minister, he was able to defy all interference. Indeed,
during part of the time, the English ambassador was constrained to
leave the kingdom, and the Russian ambassador, though personally
disposed to do all in his power for the mission, was yet officially
unable to help.
At one time, he gave orders that no school should be opened without
his sanction, and that all the teachers must report to him; and in
case of disobedience, he threatened them with fines and
imprisonment.
It may show in what estimation the influence of the Female Seminary
was held by enemies, when we find him issuing his command, "Allow no
girls to attend your school; schools are for boys alone;" and
claiming credit for great forbearance because he did not at once
break up the Seminary.
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