Scene 1

(Manicktolla Garden. The revolutionaries are engaged in a twofold activity: attending classes on the Gita, and preparing bombs and practising the use of fire-arms. Barin is their leader. Attired in ochre clothes like a regular Sannyasin, Upen explains the Gita to them. It is no camouflage. They are as serious in their study of the Gita as in their revolutionary work.)

BARIN: Nolini, will you please go to Sejda’s place to bring him here? He told me that he will come here to see our activities.

NOLINI: (Pride and delight brighten up his face.) I, I to bring him?

BARIN: Yes, you go. You know, he is at the residence of Raja Subodh Chandra Mullick.

NOLINI: Yes, Barinda, I'm off.

(Exit Nolini.) BARIN: (Turning to the revolutionaries) So, Sejda is coming today. I hope he will be pleased with our revolutionary activities.

REVOLUTIONARIES: We hope so. Even if otherwise, we shall have his directions and guidance. Besides, his presence will be our inspiration.