We are much stronger now.

Ships arrive each day with more and more troops and, believe me, Tippoo will assuredly be unable to stand against the English power, even if he were backed up by the whole strength of Poona.
"Of course, we know that messages have been sent to you by Tippoo, and that he has promised you a large slice of the Nizam's dominions, if you will invade them, and so prevent him from aiding the English." Harry saw, by the change in the prince's countenance, that he was surprised to find that his negotiations with Tippoo were known to the English Government.

He replied, however: "It is true that Tippoo has sent to me, but I have given him no answer.

The matter is too important to be settled in a hurry.
Certainly, Tippoo's offers were very advantageous." "I can understand that they were tempting, Rajah; yet they entailed a war against the English and the Nizam, when they had finished with Tippoo.

Instead of gaining territory, you would find that much of yours would be lost.
"But undoubtedly, were you to join us, the Governor General would show that he was not unthankful for the service, and your assistance would be handsomely recompensed." "What does the Governor General offer ?" "He is desirous of knowing what your own views are, Rajah; and he will assuredly meet them, if possible." "I have not thought of it, yet," the prince said.