He had, however, perceived that the operations there were wholly secondary, and that Trichinopoli was still the all-important point.

The fall of that place would more than neutralize Clive's successes at Arcot; and he, therefore, did not suffer Clive's operations to distract his attention here.

Strong reinforcements and a battering train were sent forward to the besiegers; and, by repeated messages, he endeavoured to impress upon Law and Chunda Sahib the necessity of pressing forward the capture of Trichinopoli.
But Dupleix was unfortunate in his instruments.

Law was always hesitating and doubting.

Chunda Sahib, although clever to plan, was weak in action; indecisive, at moments when it was most necessary that he should be firm.