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CHAPTER XL. 



The author embarks for the Malabar coast and England, .arrival at Goa for a cargo 

 of pepper. . residence at Goa and I'anjecm. . Mirzee. . Barcelore. . Onore, taken by 

 the English from Tippoo Sultaun. .pass the fortress when blockaded by the Snl- 

 taun's troops, without affording relief. . account of the siege, and defence of 

 Onore fort by captain Torriano. . conduct of the English after they had taken 

 it. . restitution of property, and care of the sick and wounded prisoners., 

 return of the inhabitants to Onore. . cession of Fortified Island to the English. . 

 success of general Mathews. . sad reverse. . loss of Bednore, Cundapore, and other 

 English conquests. . consequent measures at Onore. . arrival ofTippoo's troops 

 before Onore. . a summons to surrender. . commencement of the siege. . operation 

 after the enemies' batteries opened, .sickness in the garrison. . desertion of the 

 sepoys. . cessation of arms. . articles not adhered to by the enemy. . remonstrances 

 for want of provisions. . vigilant blockade by the Sultaun's troops, .arrival of Mr. 

 Cruso with letters from general M'Leod. . change of commanding officers in the 

 Sultaun's army., of little advantage to the besieged. . alarming desertion and 

 dreadful sickness in the garrison, .desertion of a British officer to the enemy., 

 capitulation of Mangalore to Tippoo Sultaun. . consequent demands to surrender 

 Onore. . refusal, .accumulated distress of the garrison, and shocking condition of 

 the natives of Onore. . further proceedings in the fort. . letter to general M'Leod. . 

 the garrison attacked by the scurvy, means adopted for the restoration of health. . 

 ..Fortified Island treacherously taken by the enemy. . evasive conduct of Maw 

 Mirza. . letter from the Madras commissioners. . peace with Tippoo Sultaun.. 

 consequences at Onore. . general orders. . visits between the commandant of Onore 

 and Maw Mirza. .entertainment by the latter, .orders for evacuating Onore.. 

 difficulties attending the safety of some brahmins under the English protection. . 

 evacuation of the fort, and embarkation of the troops. . the fleet sails for Bombay 

 .. public testimonies of the brave and gallant defence of the fortress of Onore, 

 the good conduct of the troops, and the promotion of captain Torriano, as a re- 

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