able events which have taken place in its vicinity. The difficulty of obtaining information was greater than I was aware of. Every one, whom I applied to for that purpose, I found to be so brimful of that part of the story which particularly related to himself, that I was obliged to listen to a volume of uninteresting anecdotes, before I could arrive at the truth.

The ravages committed by the troops of his Highness, after the battle of Cutterah,* were such as have been constantly practised by every victorious army; but the contrast exhibited in the behaviour of the English, was altogether new and uncommon: such as no Mussulman army has ever been known to practise; and such as, I greatly fear, they will never be induced to imitate.

* See Rohilla History.

After having, by their courage and superior skill, decided the event of the day, while those for whom they fought, rushed upon the spoil of the defeated enemy, and, in their avidity for plunder, were alike regardless of the remonstrances of justice, and the dictates of humanity; the gallant army of the English, satisfied with the glory of victory, disdained all other spoil. They beheld, with indignation and horror, the behaviour of their allies, and exerted themselves for the protection, and relief, of the unhappy sufferers, whom the successful foe had left destitute of every other

resource.

All that I have heard in this place, rekindles in my bosom the desire so long cherished, and so unwillingly suppressed, of becoming more intimately acquainted with a people, who have ever been the objects of my affectionate veneration. My resolution is taken; and, in pursuance of

it, as soon as I have performed the act of pious ablution, in the sacred spot where the two wandering blessings of Hindostan unite their waves, I shall proceed to the English camp. In listening to the instructive conversation of these enlightened men, the selfish sorrows which at present Occupy my heart, may, for a time, be soothed into forgetfulness. I shall, perhaps, renew my acquaintance with the friends of Percy. I shall, with them, have the pleasure of recapitulating the virtues of that amiable youth; those virtues, whose fragrance perfumed my soul, and left an impression, strong as the incense from the aromatic plant, which time has not the power to obliterate.

Present Zamarcanda with the affection. ate remembrances of her brother. I would recommend my son to her affection, did I not know that her goodness will anticipate my wishes. To you, my friend, and to

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her, I trust the precious deposit-the life of my life! And to Camdhaynu my soul is

expanded in

prayers

for

your happiness!

FROM the King of worshipped places,* the renowned Allahabad, to the most faithful of friends, Zaarmilla sends health and prosperity. While the divine influence of the sacred stream, into which I have so lately plunged, continues to re

* The English reader will find some light thrown upon the subject of this letter, by consulting Mr Maurice's Indian Antiquities, who having traced the progress of the Ganges, from the mountains of Thibet to the plains of Hindoostan, thus proceeds: "Then flowing on through delightful plains, and diffusing riches and verdure in its progress, at Allahabad receives a rich tribute to its stream, in the waters of the Jumna. If we may