INTRODUCTION. 
XI 
that, if you had been desirous of it, you might, in the space of two 
days, have entirely extirpated him; for he had not power to resist 
your efforts. But I now take upon me to be his mediator; and to 
represent to you, that, as the said Deh Terria is dependent upon the 
Dalai Lama, who rules in this country with unlimited sway, though, 
on account of his being yet in his minority, the charge and admini¬ 
stration of the country, for the present, is committed to me; should 
you persist in offering further molestation to the Deh Terria’s country, 
it will irritate both the Lama and all his subjects against you. There¬ 
fore, from a regard to our religion and customs, I request you will cease 
from all hostilities against him; and in doing this, you will confer the 
greatest favour and friendship upon me. I have reprimanded the Deh 
for his past conduct; and I have admonished him to desist from his 
evil practices in future, and to be submissive to you in all things. I am 
persuaded he will conform to the advice which I have given him; and 
it will be necessary that you treat him with compassion and clemency. 
As to my part, I am but a Fakeer; and it is the custom of my sect, 
with the rosary in our hands, to pray for the welfare of all mankind, 
and especially for the peace and happiness of the inhabitants of this 
country; and I do now, with my head uncovered, entreat that you 
will cease from all hostilities against the Deh in future. It would be 
needless to add to the length of this letter, as the bearer of it, who is a 
Gosein, will represent to you all particulars; and it is hoped that you 
will comply therewith. 
