I Presented To Him Captain Towerson, And Some
Others Of The English, Whom He Received Graciously; And, In Confirmation
Of Our Renewed Friendship, He Presented Me With A Robe Of Cloth Of
Silver, Promising To Be The Protector Of Our Nation In All Things We
Could Desire.
I then told him about Mr Steel and his workmen, when he
desired me to bring a small present at night to the king, to whom he
should present them, which I did.
He kept his word, and spoke in our
favour to the king, who seemed disposed to entertain them. On this
occasion I presented Captain Towerson to the king, who called him up,
and after a few questions, rose. At the Gitshel Choes[220] I presented
Mr Steel and his workmen. The king called for Mr Paynter, and gave him
ten pounds, promising to take him and all the rest into his service. On
this occasion the king sat all night in a hat which I had given him.
[Footnote 219: This circumstance is perhaps explained in the sequel, as
relating to the death of a person at Burhanpoor. - E.]
[Footnote 220: This is probably meant for the same public audience
called, in other parts of the journal, the Gazul Khan. - E.]
The 13th, the Dutch came to court, bringing a great present of China
ware, saunders-wood, parrots, and cloves, but were not allowed to
approach the third degree, or raised platform. After some time, the
prince asked me, who they were?
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