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Updated: May 10, 2025
The troops by this time being quite worn out, Colonel Clive gave them leave to lay down their arms and repose themselves, and so eagerly was the permission availed of that not a single sentinel was posted to give notice of the enemy's approach. I was with Mr. Clive himself, who had allowed me to accompany him as a sort of military secretary, Mr. Scrafton not being a soldier.
Scrafton could interpret this command, which he was about to do, I interposed, addressing Mr. Clive in English. "The Meer Jaffier bade me salute you privately, sir. Is it your pleasure that Mr. Scrafton should be present?" The Colonel and his secretary stared at each other, as they well might. "Who are you, man?" demanded Mr. Clive. "And how do you know this gentleman's name?"
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