Vakeel

"Vakeel" (whatever that is) in some small country town in Bengal.

Punch, or the London Charivari Volume 98, January 4, 1890 Various 1876

Meantime, return to thy Khan, and prepare to attend the Vakeel of thy government, who is to travel with dawn to Bangalore, the strong, the happy, the holy city.

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008

A Vakeel, or messenger of government, sets out tomorrow for Seringapatam; contrive to join him on the road, his passport will protect you both.

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008

Let her be tended in all honour, and let him prepare to escort her, with the Vakeel and the Hakim

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008

Before he crossed the Madras territory, he overtook the Vakeel, or messenger of the British Government, of whom Esdale had spoken.

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008

The tale hastened the travellers from their resting-place; the Vakeel because it reminded him of the dangers of the jungle, and Hartley because it coincided too well with the probable fate of his beloved, almost within the grasp of a more formidable tiger than that whose skeleton lay beside Sadhu Sing.

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008

The Nawaub then inclined himself graciously to Hartley, and then turning to the Vakeel, who appeared much discomposed,

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008

This was the answer which the Vakeel himself had received from the Dewan, with a farther intimation, that he must hold himself ready, when he was required, to deliver his credentials to Prince

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008

The Sirdar who commanded these troops behaved with civility, and stated that he was directed to attend upon the travellers, and to provide for their safety and convenience on the journey; but his manner was reserved and distant, and the Vakeel insisted that the force was intended to prevent their escape, rather than for their protection.

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008

Khan in which the Vakeel had taken up his residence.

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008