The journey was almost aborted near to its beginning when Heber's chaplain, Martin Stowe, fell ill in Dacca and died there; after some hesitation, Heber decided that the tour should continue.
The journey was almost aborted near to its beginning. Heber's chaplain fell ill in Dacca. Heber's chaplain died there. Heber's chaplain was Martin Stowe. The tour should continue. Heber decided this. This was after some hesitation.