Nothing, therefore, would persuade me to seek English aid to retain me in power." "But the English would doubtless act in alliance with the Nizam, and probably with the Rajahs of Berar and Kolapoore." "Possibly they might do so, but what would be the result?
Each of these leaders would, in return for his aid, bargain for increased territory, at the expense of the Peishwa; and I, who believe that I am trusted by the great mass of the people here, should become an object of execration at having brought the invaders into our country.
"No, Mr.Lindsay; my enemies can, and I believe will, capture me and throw me into prison.

They will scarcely take my life, for to do so would excite a storm of indignation; but I always carry poison about with me and, if they applied torture as a preliminary to death, I have the power of releasing myself from their hands.
"Are you established at the Residency ?" "No, sir; I am living in disguises, of which I have several, in the town.

In that way, I can better discover what is going on than if I were in uniform, as assistant to Colonel Palmer.

Should there be a tumult in the city, or if I find that my disguise has been detected, I can make for the Residency; and either put on my uniform and declare my true character, or attire myself as one of the Resident's escort." "Come here as often as you can," Nana said.

"I shall always be glad to see you.