According to Chapter 9, what were the rules and consequences regarding devotees' departure from Shirdi?

Chapter 9 details a very specific characteristic of the Shirdi pilgrimage: the critical importance of Sai Baba's permission to leave. The text explicitly states that if a pilgrim departs without Baba's consent, they invite obstacles and suffering. Several examples of these troubles are mentioned, including some devotees being looted by thieves. Conversely, the chapter also warns that once permission was granted, one should not linger in Shirdi for even a moment longer, as doing so would also bring trouble. Many devotees had experienced this firsthand, reinforcing the necessity of adhering strictly to Baba's timing for both arrival and departure.