Lord Clive himself had been a large receiver of them.

Yet, as it was in the moment of a revolution which gave them all they possessed, the Company would hear no more of it.

They sent him out to reform: whether they chose well or ill does not signify.

I think, upon the whole, they chose well; because his name and authority could do much.

They sent him out to redress the grievances of that country, and it was necessary he should be well armed for that service.