He said "..On the contrary, I am certain that the loyal and patriotic Princes who assembled last year at Delhi would be only too eager to adopt such a proposal. The whole scheme of Imperial Service troops was originally an experiment. If the experiment has been successful, why should it not be extended? The so-called armies of the Chiefs would be replaced by men who would add to the glory of their rulers and who would be worthy of fighting by the side of the flower of the British Army..."(Aziz; 216)