A History of the Mahrattas v2.c36.101

v2.c36.101

In regard to an alliance with Sindia, the Governor-General was disposed to concur in opinion with Mr. Hornby, in supposing that Sindia had some secret design of connecting himself with the English. Mr. Hastings also concurred in the propriety of giving up Baroach, as had been privately promised; but Sindia’s conduct had been such as to preclude their deigning to bestow this mark of acknowledgement. General Goddard, however, was instructed to treat separately with Sindia, in case he should at any time find him disposed to espouse the interests of the Company; but the dependence of Nana Furnuwees on Mahadajee Sindia was at this time best secured by war, and whilst his wukeel at Bombay was professing his master’s regard, an attack, instigated by Sindia, was made on Bancoote, with no other design than to blow the flame and excite the English to hostilities.