He proclaimed Dupleix nabob of all the provinces to the south of the River Krischna.

Tcbunda Sahib, but lately his ally, became his vassal--"the vassal of France," murmured Madame Dupleix, when she heard of this splendid recompense for so many public and private services.

The ability and indomitable bravery of M.de Bussy soon extended the French conquests in the Deccan.

Murzapha Jung had just been assassinated at the head of his army; Bussy proclaimed and supported a new soudhabar, who was friendly to the French, and who ceded to them five provinces, of which the large town of Masulipatam, already in French hands, became the capital.

A third of India was obedient to Dupleix; the Great Mogul sent him a decree of investiture, and demanded of the Princess Jane the hand of her youngest daughter, promised to M.de Bussy.
Dupleix well know the frailty of human affairs, and the dark intrigues of Hindoo courts; he breathed freely, however, for he was on his guard, and the dream of his life seemed to be accomplished.