The man whom he sent down arrived in a small boat, without any state or retinue; and Mr.Drake, believing that he was an impostor, paid no attention to the demand, but expelled him from the settlement.

Two days ago a letter came from the viceroy; or, as we generally call him, the nabob, to Mr.Drake, ordering him instantly to demolish all the fortifications which he understood he had been erecting.

Mr.Drake has sent word back, assuring the nabob that he is erecting no new fortifications, but simply executing some repairs in the ramparts facing the river, in view of the expected war between England and France.
"That is all that has been done, at present; but, seeing the passionate and overbearing disposition of this young scoundrel, there is no saying what will come of it." "But how do we stand here ?" Charlie asked.

"What are the means of defence, supposing he should take it into his head to march, with the army which he has raised to fight against his cousin, to the attack of Calcutta ?" "Nothing could be worse than our position," Mr.Haines said.

"Ever since the capture of Madras, nine years ago, the directors have been sending out orders that this place should be put in a state of defence.