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bravely and sincerely their duties. Soon after, Agarkar ceased to be a politician and confined his attention only to Education and Social Reform. Mr. Tilak, however, was privileged frequently to enjoy the hospitality of His Majesty's gaols; and unbroken in his resolution, he pursued till the end his self-chosen work of National uplift.

We must not forget to mention that while the Defamation case was proceeding, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, then a mere college student acted a female part in a drama the proceeds of which were to go to the fund started to help Tilak and Agarkar. It is under these circumstances that Gokhale 's name has been first introduced to the public. Considering the future relations between Gokhale and Tilak, who will not love to linger on the fragrant memory of this small but significant episode?