They are not double faced; when they say a thing they mean it, and their word can always be trusted.

As a people, no doubt they are anxious to extend their dominion; but they do not wish to do so for personal gain.

They are not like the princes here, who go to war to gain territory and revenue.

It was reasonable that they should wish to increase their lands; for they are almost shut up in Bombay, with Salsette and the other islands occupied by us, who may, any day, be their enemies." Her brother laughed.
"It seems to me, Soyera, that you have come to prefer these English people to your own countrymen." "I say not that, Ramdass.

You asked me how I liked them, and I have told you.