Willingly would he have conducted the army back to Amed-Abad, but how could he. hope to effect this desirable object in the midst of the hot season, and during the drought that then prevails; having a march of five-and-thirty days to accomplish through the territories of Rajas, friends or allies of Jessomseingue, and closely pressed by the eager Aureng-Zebe at the head of a fresh and numerous army?
