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I said to one of the persons in question, 44 Suppose the 
English were now to retire, and leave matters as they 
stood before the war.” His answer was, 44 Oh ! how good 
that would be !” This feeling became more general as 
the British army advanced ; and latterly, it was universal 
from the King downwards; for, from the destruction of 
Thongba Woonghee and his force, and the retreat of 
Bandula from the lines before Rangoon, they perceived 
that they were no match for the British. I may add, that 
after these two affairs, their efforts were made with scarce¬ 
ly any hopes of success. Still they went on, because their 
astrologers continued to predict success, and their wounded 
pride forbade them to make any concessions. 
Q. Are you of opinion, from what you know of the 
character of the Burman Court, that the present peace 
will be lasting ?— A. The Burmese have been so severely 
punished, that I think it will be a long time before any 
courtier will have the hardihood to propose another war 
with the British Government. 
Q. What do you consider the most effectual means for 
the British Government to pursue, in order to maintain 
peace with the Burmans?— A. I think, that since the 
Burmans are now so thoroughly convinced of the superi¬ 
ority of the British power, that what is chiefly necessary, 
is to observe towards them a fair and upright course of 
dealing, and to insist upon their side on a strict mainte¬ 
nance of the Treaty. By showing them that you religi¬ 
ously observe the Treaty, they will, in their turn, take up 
the same idea, and follow your example. 
Q. Do you consider the appointment of a British re¬ 
sident at the Court of Ava, in conformity with the Treaty, 
ns necessary, or likely to be useful ?— A. I do not con¬ 
sider the presence of such an officer at the Court of Ava 
absolutely necessary towards the maintenance of peace; 
