As it was, he did not take either that, or the loss of his presents, greatly to heart." "You saved his kingdom for him, there is no doubt.

It is not likely that he would ever have ventured to defend himself, had it not been for the confidence that he felt in you, and in the steps you took." "No; he told me, himself, that he would have taken flight at once and, in that case, his kingdom would have been lost; and he himself, sooner or later, hunted down." "And now, I suppose we can start as soon as we like ?" "Certainly; the sooner the better.

I shall be very glad to be back again, for there is no saying what is going on there.

Assuredly, the friendship of the Mahrattas cannot be relied upon.

I know that we are not likely to make any fresh move, except in self defence, until Mysore is completely pacified, and a firm government established.