[107] Owing to the anchor of the Kent not holding, she drifted from her appointed station to that fixed upon for the Salisbury, close to the south-east bastion; and the latter vessel was, consequently, thrown out of action.

[108] 29th March, 1757.

[109] Called a four-gun battery in Clive's report to the Governor of Fort St. George, p. 194.

[110] 30th April, 1757.

[111] Omichund was a native agent employed by Mr. Watts. A full account of this person will be given hereafter.

[112] Vide p. [199].

[113] Mr. Watts continued through this period Resident at the Nabob's court at Moorshedabad.

[114] Reports of House of Commons, vol. iii. p. 221.

[115] Sabut Jung (which signifies "daring in war") is the title by which Clive is to this day known among the natives of India.

[116] Zubat-ul-Toojar, the title of the French chief, means "the essence or excellence of merchants."