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and injustice of the agents. But La Case, by his 
valour and prudence, soon restored the reputation of 
his countrymen, and succeeded so well in every un¬ 
dertaking, that he was looked up to with fear and 
veneration by the natives, who gave him the name of 
Dian Pouss, after a celebrated chief, who had for¬ 
merly conquered the whole island, and whose name 
is still cherished by the natives. Nor was La Case 
less distinguished for his moderation and good con¬ 
duct, than for his valour. By these qualities, he 
gained so completely the ascendancy over the Made- 
gasses, that Chamargou, the French governor, became 
jealous of him. The glory he had acquired, excited 
his envy, and notwithstanding the eminent services 
he had rendered to the colony, he refused either to 
reward or to promote him. Sensible that it was to 
himself the French were indebted for the recovery of 
their footing on the island, La Case was both dis¬ 
appointed and disgusted at this conduct, which he 
neither expected nor deserved; and he instantly 
formed the resolution of withdrawing from Fort 
Dauphin, which he effected, and with five of his 
companions in arms, went over to Dian Rassitate, 
sovereign of the province of Amboule, who took 
advantage of his dissatisfaction, and made overtures 
to him. Soon after this, Dian Nong, the daughter 
of that prince, fell deeply in love with La Case, and 
offered him her hand with the consent of her father. 
The old chief, who was declining in years, felt him¬ 
self happy at the thoughts of marrying his daughter 
