This will be considered in your favour, and I can assure you that there will be no breach in the friendship between yourself and the English; matters will merely remain as they were, before this war commenced." "Except that the Nizam will become more powerful than before," the rajah said.
"That will no doubt be so, for he will certainly take a considerable share of Tippoo's dominions.

But that need not trouble you.

I know the desire of the Governor General has always been for peace.

He was driven into this war, by the failure of Tippoo to carry out his undertaking to release all European prisoners in his hands, and also by the great preparations he was making to regain territory that he had lost.

But it cannot be to the interest of the Company that the Nizam should use his increased power to be a scourge to his neighbours; and I can promise you that any wanton aggression, on his part, will be regarded with displeasure, and probably lead to their interference in your behalf.
"Now, Rajah, I must remind you that I am here as your guest, and I rely upon you to protect me.