It may be that, later on, we shall still find occasion for our disguises, as possibly we may fall into disfavour, and have to assume them to make our escape.

We may, as Tippoo's officers, manage to obtain entrance into one or two of the hill fortresses, but unless absolutely sent by him, that is the utmost we could hope for; for were we missing, messengers would be sent all over the country to order our arrest, and in that case we should have to take to some disguise.
"The first thing, now, is to procure our dresses.

How much is there in that purse, Surajah?
It seems pretty heavy." Surajah poured the gold out on the table.
"There are fifty tomauns.

That will be more than enough to clothe you handsomely," the Hindoo said.
"Much more than enough, I should think, Pertaub." "Tippoo likes those round him to be well dressed.

It is not only a proof of his generosity, but he likes to make a brave show on great occasions, and nothing pleases him more than to be told that neither the Nizam, nor any other Indian prince, can surpass him in the magnificence of his Court.