Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 19.11.8

19.11.8

but yet, as there were no news of any one's having moved in Bengal, this Chief thought proper to embark on board of a number of badjarows and other boats which he had ready, and to descend the river for twenty or thirty cosses together, in company with a number of English gentlemen, which he had with him. He left in the factory a number of trusty musqueteers, of those since called Talingas ; and he recommended them, together with the house, to Ram-narain's care. The latter seeing the Englishman's retreat, thought proper to look out for an accommodation with the Shah-zada, and with his General. However, this was contrary to the opinion of Radja Mvrly-dur, who, although an illiterate man, was a very extraordinary Brachman indeed, and a man incomparable for taking his party, or for pointing it to others. This man, who could neither read nor write, was a complete accomptant, and understood thoroughly every matter relative to revenue or to Government ; but he spoiled all those qualifications by an insatiable ambition, which made him wish to have all the world dependent on his pleasure ; and he was so covetous besides, that he endlessly busied himself in amassing and hoarding up immense quantities of money and wealth. This man objected to any agreement with Mahmed-culi-qhan, and to any submission to the Shah-zada. He made cheap of their troops, and was firmly of opinion that they would never stand before the Bengal army, if the latter came supported by the English ;