He shared his spoils with his crew and the towns he visited, showing generosity to those who remained faithful to him despite his violent disposition. When the Rummy Nabob took control of a Briindia casino gamestish merchant ship and held its crew hostage for ransom, his notoriety skyrocketed. Perceiving this as a pirate act, the British government issued an arrest warrant for him and promised a sizable reward to anyone who could bring him to justice. The Rummy Nabob's reputation was further cemented by his persistent attempts to avoid apprehension & his audacious raids on British vessels.
