New History of the Marathas v3.c37.103

v3.c37.103

R’rao himself had never shown any courage or power of decision and for long hesitated how best to organize his party and secure his position in the midst of the sullen opposition and agitated atmosphere. “Indeed,” Forbes writes, “he became timid, indolent and suspicious; his understanding seemed clouded by superstition and his mind weakened, either by the severities he had lately suffered or the distractions of a wounded conscience.” Mostyn was then in Poona and frequently called on R’rao offering British help, if he needed it.