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To which the Governor ansM^ered, that all he desired was a treaty 
mutually adv antageous to both countries. The Adigaar said, Why 
is the General to make it, and why cannot it be made by the 
Governor at Sittavacca? He was answered, that nothing would 
give the Governor greater satisfaction than to enter upon the busi- 
ness with him immediately, provided he had full powers from the" 
King. These the Adigaar confessed that he had not ; and asked 
whether the General on leaving Candy would take back the troops 
with him. The Governor answered, that it might be stipulated in 
the treaty that a strong garrison, with a commandant, should be 
left there for the protection of the King's person. The Adigaar 
seemed greatly relieved by this reply, and took his leave, apparently 
much better satisfied than at his arrival. 
The Governor having been informed that there were some 
Dutch at Candy, sent the next day to the Adigaar, to desire that 
they might not be retained there, but forwarded to Columbo, which 
was promised. He then returned to Columbo. 
On February Jst, 1800, Mr. Boyd had another long conference 
with the Adigaar. At this interview the great obstacle was got 
over, namely, renouncing any attempt on the King's person and 
dignity, for he agreed to this point at the commencement of the 
conference. He represented the people as desirous of being freed 
from the King's bad conduct in governing, and proposed that the 
King's crown and dignity should remain untouched, but that all 
the functions of government should be committed to himself, 
through the influence of a British army at Candy ; and wished the 
troops should be sent up immediately with General Macdowal as 
embassador. He described the King as inimical to the English, and 
