"So long as Nana was in power, it was certain that Scindia could not venture to take his army, out of his own country for the purpose of attacking us; but now that Nana is overthrown, and Scindia will be minister to the Peishwa, we may expect troubles." "Not at present.

Scindia's army has, for months, been without pay.
He has no means of settling with them and, until he does so, they certainly will not move." "I do not think that would detain him long, Mr.Lindsay.He has only to march them into other territories, with permission to plunder, and they would be quite satisfied.

He certainly can have no liking for the Rajahs of Berar or Kolapoore, for both of them assisted Nana to regain his power; and an attack upon them would, at once, satisfy vengeance and put his troops in a good temper." "But there is no doubt that the Peishwa will find it much more irksome to be under Scindia's control than that of Nana.

And were Scindia to march away, he would at once organize an army, and buy Holkar's aid, to render himself independent of Scindia." "They are treacherous beggars, these Mahrattas," the colonel said.
"They are absolutely faithless, and would sell their fathers if they could make anything by the transaction.
"Then you do not know yet whether you are to return ?" "No; I shall see the Governor again, tomorrow morning; and shall then receive orders." "I will have some dinner sent over to your quarters, from the mess.
Do not have too much light in the room, or your colour may be noticed by the servant.

I will let the officers know that you have returned.