I am, as of course you have heard, a very wealthy man; and have so distributed my money among the shroffs of all India that, whatever may happen here, I shall lose comparatively little; and I am glad to know that some very small portion of it goes to one whom I regard as a genuine friend, and who does not draw a tenth part of what many of those around me accept, without any consideration given for it." "Thank you, sir, but--at any rate while I am stationed here, as Assistant Resident--I cannot continue to receive pay from you.

I should regard it as a disgraceful action, and absolutely incompatible with my duty." "Well, so far I will humour you, Mr.Lindsay; though from what I hear, in the Carnatic and Bengal the British officers, civil and military, do not hesitate to accept large sums from native princes." Harry was well aware that this was so, and that many British officials had amassed considerable fortunes, by gifts from native sources.

He only replied: "That is a matter for their own consciences, sir.

They may be rewards for services rendered, just as I did not hesitate to accept the sum that you so generously bestowed upon me.

It is not for me to judge other men, but I cannot but think that the custom of officials accepting presents is a bad one." "Where can I find you," Nana said, changing the subject, "if I should need to communicate with you, before you call again ?" Harry gave his address.
"Your messenger must enquire for Bhaskur, a trader from Ahmedabad, who is lodging there." He chatted for some time longer with Nana, and then took his leave and returned to his lodging..