A History of the Mahrattas v1.c24.97

v1.c24.97

‘It seems impossible to judge of what will be the result of all this. The Bye’s doings are not to be depended upon; keep continually on your guard. The Bye is not a person to blunder in that which she sets about. Let nothing induce you to act contrary to what has hitherto been professed, or let anything appear respecting your intentions; but in the event of the Raja’s decease, you must take the upper hand of all. Whilst the Raja is in existence do not allow so much as a grain of oil seed to appear different in your conduct. As matters proceed continue to write to me constantly. Dispatched 16th Shuwal.’