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the author of their disgrace, they vowed revenge; having entered 

 into a secret combination to effect their purpose, they raised troops, 

 and laid plans for my destruction, on my final journey from Dhu- 

 boy to Baroche. 



To communicate this report of the Gracias' determination was 

 one cause of the affectionate visit from the brahmins and elders of 

 Dhuboy on the day of my departure ; the other, which also sprung 

 from attachment and gratitude on their part, produced sensations 

 on mine which I never can forget. 



" All fame is foreign, but of true desert, 

 " Plays round the head, but comes not near the heart ; 

 " One self-approving hour whole years outweighs 

 " Of stupid starers, and of loud huzzas !" Pope. 



After having apprized me of the impending danger, and vainly 

 urged the procrastination of my journey, they presented me with 

 an address they had just composed in the Hindoo language, trans- 

 lated into Persian by the durbar munsee, written on paper spotted 

 with silver and flowered with gold, which is preserved with the 

 original drawings and manuscripts from whence these volumes are 

 compiled. The whole transaction filled me with ineffable delight, 

 nor would I part with this token of their regard for all the gems 

 of Golconda. 



The following translation is divested of some lofty metaphors 

 and hyperbolical compliments, which, though well intended, were 

 too flattering for the performance of official duty, and my sincere 

 endeavours to render them happy. I introduce it with the greatest 

 diffidence, as an unexpected and affectionate tribute from a grate- 



