As he had investments in the East India Company , he was concerned ' this Irish hothead ' might not be good for the shareholders when he was sent out to India .
Voltaire knew Lally personally , and had no liking for him .
As Voltaire had investments in the East India Company , Voltaire was concerned ' this Irish hothead ' might not be good for the shareholders when Voltaire was sent out to India .
Voltaire knew Lally personally , and had no liking for him .