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Bhills, on the right bank of the Nermada, as well as in many other parts 

 are now living in a state of peace and tranquillity ; and countries, through 

 which (a few years back) an army was hardly a safe escort from their rob- 

 beries, are now traversed by unarmed individuals. But we must not deceive 

 ourselves, in thinking the effect will continue, when the cause is removed. 

 Years must pass, before we shall be secure from the relapse of these, and 

 other predatory tribes, into their former habits, if we relax in those'mea- 

 sures, by which they have been reclaimed, and by which alone they can be 

 kept in their improved condition. 



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