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98 bahdar), we shall be strong enough to drive him out of the country.'

"The character of Suraja Dowlah was alike despicable and hateful. He was destitute of every quality that can inspire sympathy, or command respect. His capricious tyranny goaded his subjects to resistance; and there was abundant reason why the English should not hesitate to avail themselves of the advantage thus offered. Their cause was good; and it is only to be lamented that it was not prosecuted in a more dignified and honest spirit."