As I told you, I have received much money in presents, and could afford to give you very much more, if it were of any advantage to you.
"I shall give a thousand rupees also to you, Sufder.

They will be useful to you, when you settle down on the revenues of your district; and enable you to cut a good figure among the people when you arrive there." The day before he was to sail, a Hindu entered Harry's apartment and, bowing deeply, handed him a letter.

It was from Nana.
"My good English friend, "I send the enclosed bill, upon my agent, as a small token of acknowledgment for the inestimable service you have rendered me.
During my long life I have had many friends; but these, in supporting me, acted in their own interest.

You alone have shown me absolutely disinterested friendship.

I have always been opposed to your people interfering in the affairs of the Deccan; but I see now that nothing save their intervention can save the country from absolute ruin, owing to the constant struggles for supremacy among the great rajahs; and I see that it were far better we should enjoy peace and protection, under a foreign power, than be exposed to ruin and misery at the hands of warring factions.
"I grieve that I have not seen you again.