A Short History of the Lives of Bombay Opium Smokers

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Formerly I smoked four annas worth a day, but I have now reduced the quantity to two annas worth.
Samatkhan Bundekhan, tall, thin, and of a very happy disposition, said : I come from Delhi and am 40 years of age. I am a blacksmith, earn twelve annas, and work ten hours daily. I have taken chundool as a luxury for the past twelve years. 1 smoke two annas worth a day. My health and appetite are both good. Lam married and have three children.
Nobob Mirza, thin, with shortened leg, but intelligent,
... said : I am a native of Lucknow and am 45 years of age. I am an Arabic teacher and earn Bs. 15 a month. Some years ago I got a fall Avhile flying a kite. I had to take to my bed, and was attended by a doctor. After a month I was able to move about, but the pain in my stomach and the chest did not leave me. Sometimes I felt better, sometimes worse, but never well. Some friends advised me to take opium. I did so and after a few days the pain disappeared. The habit afterwards settled on me. When I don't take chundool^ my old complaint returns.

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