CHAP.

I.
Of the reason of our going to Ceilon, and Detaimnent there.
[The subject of this fourth Part.] In this Fourth and last Part, I purpose to speak concerning our Captivity in this Island, and during which, in what Condition the English have lived there, and the eminent Providence of God in my escape thence, together with other matters relating to the Dutch, and other European Nations, that dwell and are kept there.

All which will afford so much variety, and new matters, that I doubt not but the Readers will be entertained with as much delight in perusing these things, as in any else that have been already related.

I begin with the unhappy Occasion of our going to this Countrey.
[The occasion of their coming to Ceilon.] Anno MDCLVII.

The Ann Frigat of London, Capt.