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 230 TIIE FIRST STRUGGLE IN THE KARN4TIK. chap. Companies in Paris and London this change was not . V '^ _, even suspected. They fondly believed that the new 1749. treaty would enable their agents to recommence their mercantile operations. They hoped that the reaction after five years' hostilities would lead to a feeling of mutual confidence and trust. Vain dream ! The peace that reigned in Europe, was it not then to extend to both nations in India Alas ! with ambition aroused, mutual jealousy excited, the temptation of increased dominion knocking at their doors, what had they to do with peace I