The negotiation with Tippoo, which he has set on foot through the mediation of Monsieur Bussy, has employed all his thoughts, and to the attainment of that object he will sacrifice the dearest interests of the Company to gratify his malevolence against me, and for his own private advantages.
Burke criticizes Lord Macartney for prioritizing personal vendettas over the Company's interests in negotiations with Tippoo.
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