He arrived the day before yesterday, and has ostensibly come to congratulate the Viceroy on the success of the British arms.

He has had to modify the enthusiasm of his proposed address, in consequence of the bad news from Kabul.

Of course, his first move was to send for me, and I had a long interview this morning, in which he explained everything.

I told him that I would not move in the matter without a third person--necessary as a witness when dealing with such people--and I have brought you." "But what was his proposal to invest you with a crown?
Did he think you were a likely person for a new Emir of Kabul ?" "Exactly.

My faith, and above all, my wealth, suggested to him that I, as a born Persian, might be the very man for the vacant throne.