Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 12.17.8

12.17.8

The two envoys having learned their lesson thoroughly, went to Catwa, where Bha-sukur was arrived lately; whilst the Viceroy to give more probability to his proposal, quitted Morshod-abad, and went to Mancara, at about one day's journey to the south, where he encamped on the banks of the river Bagwraty. The two negotiators were then in conference with Bha-sukur; and they turned him so many ways, fascinated his understanding so effectually, and made use of such solemn promises, which they supported by the most sacred oaths, that the Marhatta General was prevailed upon to make a visit to the Viceroy of Bengal, as a step necessary to his sealing the mutual agreement which was to be concluded. But as he harboured still some doubts, and he wished to sound the ford, he dispatched Aaly-bha-caraol, in appearance to pay his respects to Aaly-verdy-qhan, but in reality to make his observations on what he would see at Court, and throughout the army; and as he reposed the greatest confidence in that Commander, he was resolved to trust to his report only, and then to make himself a visit to the Viceroy in company with all his Commanders. The two negotiators finding that the scheme they had laid down, had taken effect, carried Aaly-bha with them, on returning to their master.