"Thus did these two gallant officers endeavour to outvie each other in mutual proofs of disinterestedness and generosity," wrote Ives in his narrative.

A thousand pounds was a larger sum then than it would be now, and Clive was a poor man at the time, but he was never greedy of money.

The incident justifies his boast, long afterwards, of his moderation when the treasures of Bengal were at his mercy.

It is allowable to suppose that it strengthened the mutual respect of both, and facilitated their co-operation in Bengal, a year later.

It was a fortunate thing for England that Watson was not a man of Matthews' stamp.
The Europeans in Toolajee's service appear to have left him before the attack began, as no mention is made of them; but ten Englishmen and three Dutchmen were found in the place, in a state of slavery, and released.
In delivering over Bankote, the Mahrattas had failed to give, with the fort, the five villages according to agreement.