[30]. Chick or sequin, four rupees.
[31]. Since this was written, medals have been ordered, I believe, for the officers who served in Affghanistan. Is it too late to give them to those who fought and suffered in Java, Arracan, Nepaul, &c.?
[32]. True—very well.
[33]. Plantations.
[34]. European.
[35]. The red-legged partridge of Kamaon is also called a chikor, but this is not the bird here meant.
[36]. Nagara: royal kettle-drum.
[37]. The Sultan Sujah, brother of Aurungzebe, fled to Arracan, where he was murdered.
[38]. Meerun, the assassin of Surajah Dowlah, killed by lightning.
[39]. Peepul (Ficus religiosa) entwines its silvery and tortuous roots around old buildings, and hastens their destruction.