It needs a strong, as well as an able man to hold in check all the parties in the state.
"Scindia was the sort of man to rule us.

He was strong in every way, was troubled with no scruples, would strike down without mercy any who opposed him.

He took great care of his troops, and they were always ready to follow him.

That is the man we want on the musnud; not a young prince, of whom we can only say that he was kindly.
"And why did Nana choose you ?" "I am a second string to his bow.

He sent off a messenger as soon as he heard of Mahdoo Rao's accident but, fearing he might be intercepted on the way, he has chosen me as being a person no one would be likely to suspect of being his messenger, on so important a matter." "It is important, indeed, Puntojee.