We shall excite no special observation, travelling as English, as it will only be supposed that we are on our way to pay a visit to some of our officers, at Arcot.

At Conjeveram, which is a large place, there is sure to be a hotel of some sort or other, for it is on the main road from Madras south.

On the way up, by water, we shall of course sleep on board, and we shall go direct from the boat to Tripataly.
"However, we need not decide until we get an answer to my letter, for it will take a very short time to get the necessary dresses for us both.

I think it most likely that my brother will send down one of his officers to meet us, or possibly may come down himself.
"You heard what they were all talking about, at dinner, Dick ?" "Yes, Mother, it was something about Tippoo attacking the Rajah of Travancore, but I did not pay much attention to it.

I was looking at the servants, in their curious dresses." "It is very important, Dick, and will probably change all our plans.
Travancore is in alliance with us, and every one thinks that Tippoo's attack on it will end in our being engaged in war with him.