"But there are still other powers in India, that are likely to give at least as much trouble as Mysore has done." "I quite admit that," Harry said, "but have no doubt that we shall be able to deal with them, as satisfactorily as we have done with Tippoo; and possibly as quickly." "That remains to be seen," the Governor said.
"Quite so, sir.

I have a considerable knowledge of India, and of its native armies; and I doubt whether any of them are as good fighters as Tippoo's men were." "Was Mysore taken by storm, or by famine ?" "By storm, after our batteries had opened fire, for a few days." [Illustration: 'Well, sir, I will now return to shore,' the Governor] said.
"Well, sir, I will now return to shore," the Governor said, abruptly.

"You will please to give the assurances of my high esteem to Lord Mornington." Harry bowed and, without another word, the Dutch officials descended the accommodation ladder, and returned to shore.

When they were out of hearing, Fairclough burst into a hearty laugh.
"That was a severe broadside you poured into him, Lindsay.

I could see that they were absolutely flabbergasted, when you told them about Mysore.