In this country he has distinguished himself beyond any man of his standing by his great talent for business; by his liberal and enlarged views of policy; and by literary merit, which, for his opportunities, is considerable.

He was at first placed at Delhi under -- --, a very powerful and a very popular man, but extremely corrupt.
This man tried to initiate Trevelyan in his own infamous practices.
But the young fellow's spirit was too noble for such things.

When only twenty-one years of age he publicly accused -- --, then almost at the head of the service, of receiving bribes from the natives.

A perfect storm was raised against the accuser.

He was almost everywhere abused, and very generally cut.