Mr. Gordon's situation would not admit of his waiting: he
forded the nullah upon his elephant, and was hospitably entertained and
protected by the Phousdar for six days. In the mean time a letter was
received by me from Colonel Hannay, desiring me to escort Mr. Gordon to
Fyzabad. As my friendship for the English was always sincere, I readily
complied, and sent some companies of nejeebs to escort Mr. Gordon, and
all his effects, to Fyzabad, where, having provided for his
entertainment, I effected his junction with Colonel Hannay. The letters
of thanks I received from both these gentlemen upon this occasion are
still in my possession, copies of which I gave in charge to Major
Gilpin, to be delivered to Mr. Middleton, that he might forward them to
the Governor-General. To be brief, those who have loaded me with
accusations are now clearly convicted of falsehood. But is it not
extraordinary, notwithstanding the justness of my cause, that nobody
relieves my misfortunes? Why did Major Gilpin return without effect?
My prayers have been constantly offered to Heaven for your arrival;
report has announced it; for which reason I have taken up the pen, and
request you will not place implicit confidence in my accusers, but,
weighing in the scale of justice their falsehoods and my
representations, you will exert your influence in putting a period to
the misfortunes with which I am overwhelmed.
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