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IN THE BURMHAN EMPIRE. 201
he should wait on me at least every other day.
His majesty inquired very particularly after me
of Mr. Moncourtuse, as to my situation, and
whether I had recovered of the indisposition I
lahourcd under while at Mheghoon; and seemed
happy when informed that I was perfectly re-
covered. It further appears that his majesty was
well pleased at the reception and attention paid
at Calcutta to the messenger, (who is no more than
a Avritcr to the mayhoon of Arrakan), from the
Arrakan government; and to find that his report
of the Governor-General's letter to him and my
account tallied so perfectly. While he was at
court, accounts arrived from the Burmhan army,
informing his majesty that, when they arrived
Avithin twelve days'march of Vizalley, messengers
from thence had arrived in camp with letters,
requesting them to halt, as the princess intended
for his majesty, with her retinue, would join
them in a few days; these accounts had also served
to please his majesty. According to Mr. Mon-
courtuse, it seems very uncertain when his ma
jesiy may return to Amarapoorah. One cause of
delay is, that thpre is not water enough in the
river for his boat; but I do not rely much on this
report, as his majesty's motions are very irregular
and unforeseen, it being a part of his policy to
conceal his movements, with a view no doubt to
keep his officers alert and attentive to their duty.
he should wait on me at least every other day.
His majesty inquired very particularly after me
of Mr. Moncourtuse, as to my situation, and
whether I had recovered of the indisposition I
lahourcd under while at Mheghoon; and seemed
happy when informed that I was perfectly re-
covered. It further appears that his majesty was
well pleased at the reception and attention paid
at Calcutta to the messenger, (who is no more than
a Avritcr to the mayhoon of Arrakan), from the
Arrakan government; and to find that his report
of the Governor-General's letter to him and my
account tallied so perfectly. While he was at
court, accounts arrived from the Burmhan army,
informing his majesty that, when they arrived
Avithin twelve days'march of Vizalley, messengers
from thence had arrived in camp with letters,
requesting them to halt, as the princess intended
for his majesty, with her retinue, would join
them in a few days; these accounts had also served
to please his majesty. According to Mr. Mon-
courtuse, it seems very uncertain when his ma
jesiy may return to Amarapoorah. One cause of
delay is, that thpre is not water enough in the
river for his boat; but I do not rely much on this
report, as his majesty's motions are very irregular
and unforeseen, it being a part of his policy to
conceal his movements, with a view no doubt to
keep his officers alert and attentive to their duty.