The minister was still an object of affection to his people; who believed, as before, in his goodness of character, and who put down every act of oppression as being the work of Scindia.
Harry saw Nana frequently.

There being no change in the position, there was little talk of politics; and the minister generally turned the conversation upon England, its power relatively to that of France, the extent of its resources, the modes of life among the population, and its methods of government.
"It all differs widely from ours," Nana said, after one of these conversations, "and in most respects is better.

The changes there are made not by force, but by the will of the representatives of the people, in their assembly.

A minister defeated there retires at once, and his chief opponent succeeds him.

The army has no determining voice in the conduct of affairs, but is wholly under the orders of the minister who may happen to be in power.