At his hearing in front of a committee in parliament clive declared that he had shown admirable restraint after the Battle of Plassey this is what he said consider the situation in which the victory at Plassey had me a great prince was dependent on my pleasure and opulent city lay at my mercy it's richest baskers bid against each other for my smiles I walked through vaults which were thrown open to me alone piled on either hand with gold and jewels Mr chairman at this moment I stand astonished at my moderation.