Tippoo could here have brought on a general engagement, had he wished it; but the capture of Bangalore had for the time cowed his spirit, and he continued his march, at a rate that soon placed him beyond the reach of the British.
At Deonhully a junction was effected with the Nizam's horse, ten thousand in number.

These proved, however, of no real utility, being a mere undisciplined herd, who displayed no energy whatever, except in plundering the villagers.

The united force now moved southeast, to guard a great convoy which was advancing up the pass of Amboor; and, when this had been met, returned to Bangalore.
During the operations of the siege, the Rajah's troop had remained inactive, and Dick's duties as interpreter had been nominal.

At Bangalore, no English prisoners had been found, and he was heartily glad when he heard that it was the intention of Lord Cornwallis to march directly upon Seringapatam.
It was, indeed, a necessity for the English general to bring the campaign to a speedy termination.

The war was entailing a tremendous strain upon the resources of the Company.