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With Clive in India

CHAPTER 17: The Capture Of Gheriah
18/31

The French and Dutch, indeed, have both trading stations like our own, but none of us have taken part in native affairs.

Ali Kerdy has been all powerful, there have been no native troubles, and therefore no reason for our interference.

We have just gone on as for many years previously, as a purely trading company.
"At his death, he was succeeded in the government by Suraja Dowlah, his grandson.

I suppose, in all India, there is no prince with a worse reputation than this young scoundrel has already gained for himself, for profligacy and cruelty.

He is constantly drunk, and is surrounded by a crew of reprobates, as wicked as himself.


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