There are also Elephants, which are appointed all night to stand and watch, lest there should be any Tumult; which if there should, could presently trample down a multitude.
[Next his own Person Negro's watch.] He hath also a Guard of Cofferies or Negro's, in whom he imposeth more confidence, then in his own People.

These are to watch at his Chamber door, and next his Person.
[Spies sent out a Nights.] At uncertain times he will send out a Spy by Night, to see what Watch is kept.

Who once finding one of the Great Men asleep, took his Cap, his Sword and other Arms, and brought them to the King; who afterwards restored them to the Owner again, reproving him, and bidding him take more heed for the future.

These Spyes also are to hear and see what passes: neither is there any thing said or done but he has notice of it.

Formerly he used in the Nights to disguise himself and walk abroad in the Streets to see all passages, but now he will not adventure so to do.
[His attendants.] Most of his Attendants are Boyes, and Young Men, that are well favoured, and of good Parentage.