Verse 76 - Chuchak’s misgivings

Chuchak continues to express his misgivings, musing if the lad kows anything about the ways of the Dogar Jatts, who claim noble descent and are a proud people. Using Chuchak as his mouthpiece, Waris Shah is commenting on the fractious nature of the somewhat haughty Jatt clans, who are often embroiled in disputes about the ownership of cattle that have strayed or have been stolen, which are resolved by the village council. Chuchak is questioning if the callow Ranjha will be able to represent his master in the village council if any doubts arise about the ownership of the herds he is being asked to tend. Then Chuchak proceeds to express further misgivings; clearly news has traveled of Ranjha’s quarrel with his brothers and sisters-in-law and he wonders if the lad is at fault. Finally, he expresses his biggest fear; does the handsome lad, who has left his home and is now living like a vagabond, have his eyes on the Sial lasses, whose beauty is legendary.