Note 186 — CHAP. VI.

A remarkable instance of this mode of paying those concerned in such important transactions, is afforded in the treaty of peace with Tippoo Sultaun, concluded by Lord Cornwallis in 1792. Thirty lacs of rupees were demanded, and given as Durbar khurutch (or Durbar expenses), avowedly to be distributed amongst the officers concerned in settling the treaty. Lord Cornwallis, it may be observed, obtained no share of this money: but it may be answered, that while a commander, in Lord Clive's situation, had not 3000l. per annum of direct salary, and could have no expectation of pecuniary reward in England, Lord Cornwallis had 30,000l. per annum, besides a donation of 100,000l. from the Government he so ably served; which, with a liberal wisdom that does it honour, after that nobleman's death gave 60,000l. to his son and successor.