A History of the Mahrattas v1.c27.24

v1.c27.24

Thus far Bussy acted right, for he acted of himself; but the disadvantages to a European in India, however honourable and upright his intentions, who suffers himself to be guided by natives, beyond a proper regard to their opinions and prejudices, and who is dependent on them for the interpretation of the language, are exemplified in the subsequent events.