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— A. They said, they waved their hands as a signal for 
them to be off, and fired over their heads. 
Q. Did you hear this once, or oftener?— A. It was 
constantly repeated to myself and the other prisoners. 
Q. Are you aware what object the Burmans had in 
repeating this story ?— A. No ; I cannot say. 
Q . Did you believe it at the time ?— A. No ; I did not 
believe it. 
Q. Are the Burmans, in your opinion, now convinced 
that they have been worsted by the English ?«— A. Yes, 
certainly. 
Q To what do they ascribe their defeats ?— A. They 
now acknowledge the superior courage and discipline of 
the British troops. 
Q. Do you think the present peace will be lasting P 
—A. No; I do not. There is no confidence, no faith, to 
be placed in the Burmans, from the highest to the lowest 
rank. If they suppose themselves to have an opportunity 
of regaining the provinces conquered from them, they will 
not fail to avail themselves of it. 
Q. Do you consider that the appointment of a British 
resident at the Court of Ava is likely to have a beneficial 
effect in preserving peace with the Burmans ?— A. Yes ; a 
person in that situation will have every opportunity of 
watching the designs of the Court. 
Q. Is it easy to gain information of the transactions 
of the Court of Ava ?— A. Yes, very easy. By means of 
small presents, almost any intelligence might be obtained. 
A piece of book-muslin, or leno, or a handkerchief-piece 
of a new pattern, will often do the business. 
Q. Do you not think that the British agent will be 
jealously watched by the Court ?— -A. Yes; at first, but in 
time this will be got over. If his Majesty takes a personal 
