A History of the Mahrattas v1.c30.22

v1.c30.22

³ Mr. Mostyn, the British envoy at the court of Poona, says, by the mediation ‘of Sukaram Bappoo.’ (Secret Dispatches, dated Poona, 5th December, 1767.) Sukaram, according to his usual duplicity, was intriguing with both parties, that he might at all events be able to retain his place. He would not incur the risk of interference in a reconciliation which he foresaw would only be temporary. Mr. Mostyn also states that ‘Mahdoo Rao, instigated by his mother, certainly had intentions