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 In reply to the above, he received the following note from his patron and well-wisher, Halliday:—

"31st Aug. 1857.

",

"I am really very sorry to hear of your intention.

"Come and see me on Thursday and tell me why it is that you have come to this determination.

"Yours sincerely

"(Sd)..

""

To say the truth, the Lieutenant Governor was astounded at the news, for he had no knowledge or idea that matters had come to such a crisis. He knew that Vidyasagar had a violent collision with his immediate superior, and had, therefore, advised him all along to make peace with Young, and to work with him in harmony and secure his amity. Vidyasagar called on the Lieutenant Governor as desired, when after much strenuous efforts and persuasions, Halliday induced him not to take such a hasty step at once, but to see and wait for a favourable turn of the gale, that might save his wreckage. Vidyasagar promised, and waited for nearly a year, but the arrogant young civilian was not amenable to reason. Every day, he grew more and more imperative and insolent, and Vidyasagar's independent spirit revolted at the repeated ill-treatments he received at his superior's hands.