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Excerpt from Some Reminiscences of Three-Quarters of a Century in India
They would sharpen their swords under the impression that, the British having perpetrated so great a folly, at the bidding of a few Bengalee Baboos, the time had come for them to parcel out the country amongst them selves. Such would be their sentiments. Every sane and healthy-minded man will turn from the contempla tion of such a catastrophe, carrying with it dishonour and disgrace, with horror. From what source, it may be asked, would such a Government derive its strength Certainly not from the Army, where they would find no co-operation. With the civil European element withdrawn, the Army would be perfectly indifferent, chaos would reign all round, and all security of life and property would vanish. And this transformation is to be brought about at the bidding of a few faddists. A very healthy sign is beginning to be apparent in the awakening of the Government to the knowledge that drastic measures are called for as the only remedy for the troubles these would be reformers have brought about, and considering the vast interests at stake, it is to be hoped that the executive will continue to use their powers freely, in awarding severe punishment to all those who disturb the peace of the country.
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