CHAPTER III.
A.D. 1801-3.

Feuds of Mahrattas

Perron attacks Thomas

Thomas falls

1802. Treaty of Bassein

1803. Marquis of Wellesley

Supported from England

Fear entertained of the French

Sindhia threatened

Influence of Perron

Plans of the French

The First Consul.

Wellesley's views

War declared

Lake's Force

Sindhia's European officers

Anti-English feelings, and fall of Perron

Battle of Dehli

Lake enters the capital

Is received by Emperor

No treaty made