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Nabobs, gold mohrs, palanquins :) Written by Reeba (9/27/2006 3:46 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Willoughby's remarks...., penned by Mandy N

Nabobs are actually 'nawabs' who were titled landowners like the Lords/dukes etc. in England.

The most famous one in recent times being the famous cricketer 'Nawab of Pataudi'.

They had 'coins' called gold mohars at that time, which were used to pay for things. They were of real gold.

Palanquin was a mode of transportation, like the 'chairs'.

I am not so sure whether Willoughby is talking about amassing wealth as such , but rather talking about a life of revelry and luxury due to his association with the 'nawabs'.

He is undermining Brandon's 'service' here I think. Sort of making him look less like a hero, and more like a 'waster'.

Interesting post, Mandy :)

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Willoughby resolved to undervalue Brandon's merits Barbara (9/25/2006 2:28 p.m.)

Willoughby's remarks.... Mandy N (9/27/2006 3:18 p.m.)
- Nabobs, gold mohrs, palanquins :) Reeba (9/27/2006 3:46 p.m.)
- Good theories Barbara (9/27/2006 3:27 p.m.)
Willoughby… Robbin (9/26/2006 11:42 p.m.)
- An ugly nature Mary Anne (9/27/2006 8:21 a.m.)
  - Above post is "spoileresque", for 1st-time readers *nfm Delories (9/27/2006 10:54 a.m.)
    - Oops! Sorry about that! nfm Mary Anne (9/27/2006 7:36 p.m.)
Another example of undermining Brandon... Reeba (9/26/2006 4:36 p.m.)
- They are right? Barbara (9/26/2006 5:02 p.m.)
  - Indeed! Ann2 (9/26/2006 5:38 p.m.)
  - I mean that - they are right... Reeba (9/26/2006 5:16 p.m.)
Both Marianne and Willoughby Farah-Naz (9/26/2006 7:26 a.m.)
Mustn't give spoilers, but can we revisit this in week 4? nfm Tom P2 (9/26/2006 12:09 a.m.)
Smacks of ugly envy Ann2 (9/25/2006 4:41 p.m.)
- Good connection! Barbara (9/25/2006 4:48 p.m.)
  - Do you think... Lynn (9/25/2006 6:43 p.m.)
    - Brilliant connection Rae (9/26/2006 4:51 a.m.)
      - Triple his income Barbara (9/26/2006 10:27 a.m.)
    - I don't think so Barbara (9/25/2006 7:08 p.m.)
'gold mohars' does mean Reeba (9/25/2006 4:17 p.m.)
Now that you bring it up Marilynn (9/25/2006 3:04 p.m.)

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