For a while besieged in Pondicherry, but still negotiating and everywhere mingling in intrigues and conspiracies, Dupleix was now triumphant with his ally; the Soudhabar of the Deccan made his entry in state upon French territory.

Pondicherry was in holiday trim to receive him.

Dupleix, dressed in the magnificent costume of, the Hindoo princes, had gone with his troops to meet him.
Both entered the town in the same palanquin to the sound of native cymbals and the military music of the.French.

A throne awaited the soudhabar, surrounded by the Affghan chiefs, who were already claiming the reward of their services.

The Hindoo prince needed the aid of France; he knew it.