A History of the Mahrattas v1.c27.23

v1.c27.23

Bussy, with the measured manner which it became him under such circumstances to assume, paid his respects to Sulabut Jung as the superior whom he served; met the Peishwa half way in a tent prepared for the occasion; visited Nizam Ally, but, as one whose designs were more than suspicious, accompanied by a strong escort; received Busalut Jung; but referred Shah Nuwaz Khan, who had descended from his rank as minister, to his agent Hyder Jung, for the double purpose of marking a distinction and obtaining, through his keen-sighted Dewan, thus placed on an equality with the ex-minister, a complete insight into the views of the faction.