Mr.Holwell, who considered himself in possession only of temporary power, was urged to precipitate the business; for if Mr.Vansittart should arrive before his plot could be finally put into execution, he would have all the leading advantages of it, and Mr.Holwell would be considered only as a secondary instrument.

But whilst Mr.Holwell, who originally conceived this plot, urged forward the execution of it, in order that the chief share of the profits might fall to him, the Major, and possibly the Resident, held back, till they might receive the sanction of the permanent governor, who was hourly expected, with whom one of them was connected, and who was to carry with him the whole weight of the authority of this kingdom.

This difference produced discussions.

Holwell endeavored by his correspondence to stimulate Calliaud to this enterprise, which without him could not be undertaken at all.

But Major Calliaud had different views.