A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.150

v1.c19.150

‘ It little behoves the merchants, I am sure, to say our government is supported by violence, insults, and piracies ; for-as-much as Maharaja (which is Sivajee) making war against four kings, founded and established his kingdom. This was our introduction and beginning ; and whether or no, by these ways, this government hath proved durable, your Excellency well knows, so likewise did your predecessors ; and whether it is durable or no, I would have your Excellency consider, it is certain nothing in this world is durable, which if your Excellency does consider, the way of this world is well known.