Something must be done to _unthrone_ these wretches, or things will be worse and worse.

The best remedy that occurs to me is to interpose an authority which they dare not question, and the King cannot stultify; and if the King objects, to tell him that he must abdicate in favour of his son.

This, of all courses, will be the best, and give no trouble; things would go on like "marriage bells," without any trouble whatever to the Governor-General and your _secretariat_.
I am glad that the Punjaub Board goes on well.

It is a scene of great importance and interest.

The only way to get the confidence and affection of men is to show that we confide in them; and I don't think we need fear Seik soldiers while we treat them, and govern the country well.
We were very anxious about Mrs.Elliot for many days, for the accounts from Simla were bad; but she is now, I am told, quite restored.