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An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies

PART II
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This Pond is useful for his Elephants to wash in.

The Plain was made for his Horses to run upon.

For often-times he commands his Grooms to get up and ride in his Presence; and sometimes for that good Service, gives the Rider five or ten Shillings, and it may be a piece of Cloath.

Always when he comes forth, his Horses are brought out ready saddled before him; but he himself mounts them very seldom.

All of which he had from the Dutch, some sent to him for Presents, and some he hath taken in War.


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