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off", confirmed Pafwan in the Paflialik, His military force at 
firft did not exceed four or five thoufand, but, by the influx of 
the difcontented, was now fwellcd to fifteen thoufand or more, 
of enthufiaftic and determined followers. Moft of them con- 
fifted of the Janizaries on that fide of Romelia, who were ex- 
tremely diflatisfied at having pafl^ed unrewarded after the bril- 
liant actions they had performed againft the Auftrian arms, 
and at the encouragement given to the recently eftablifhed corps 
of Fufileers, an innovation which fl:ung their ancient prejudices. 
The Aga of the Janizaries at Conftantinople, being confulted 
on the fuppreflion of the rebellion, gave his opinion, that there 
was danger left the Janizaries fhould go over to their brethren. 
The Diwan alfembled in great perplexity, all were irrefolute, 
till the Capitan-pafha, Huflfein, faid, " Nothing can be more 
eafy than to crufh this rebel." The members inftantly retorted, 
that if it were fo eafy, why not undertake that duty himfelf. 
HulTein exclaimed, " Only give me the means, and I pledge 
myfelf to condud them !" He was in confequence appointed, 
and abundant fupplies of men and money were affigned. In- 
ftead of Janizaries, the Timariots or feudal troops of Afia were 
fummoned. Before I left Turkey a flight fkirmifh had taken 
place. The troops which marched againft Widdin were computed 
at one hundred and fifty thoufand. Pafwan Oglo, unable to meet 
fuch a multitude in the field, was contented to defend Widdin. 
His fuccefs and further progrefs are fufficiently known. 
A new inftitution had been recently ordained by the reigning 
Sultan. Perceiving that his troops had been unable to oppofe 
thofe 
