But that the strength of his Countrey consisted in Mountains and Woods, as much as in the People.
What Army he could raise upon occasion?
I answered, I knew not well, but as I thought about Thirty Thousand men.
Why he would not make Peace with them, they so much sueing for it, and sending Presents to please him?
I answered, I was not one of his Council, and knew not his meaning.
But they demanded of me, What I thought might be the reason or occasion of it?
I answered, Living securely in the Mountains he feareth none; and for Traffick he regardeth it not.
Which way was best and most secure to send Spyes or Intelligence to Cande?
I told them, By the way that goeth to Jafniputtan, and by some of that Countrey People, who have great correspondence with the People of Neurecaulava, one of the Kings Countries.
What I thought would become of that Land after this King's Decease?
I told them, I thought, He having no issue, it might fall into their hands.
How many English men had served the King, and what became of them?
which I gave them an account of.
Whether I had any Acquaintance or Discourse with the great Men at Court?
I answered, That I was too small to have any Friendship or Intimacy, or hold Discourse with them.
How the common People used to talk concerning them?
I answered, They used much to commend their Justice and good Government in the Territories, and over the People belonging unto them.
Whether the King did take Counsel of any, or rule and act only by his own will and pleasure?
I answered, I was a Stranger at Court, and how could I know that?
But, they asked further, What was my Opinion?
I replied, He is so great, that there is none great enough to give him counsel.
Concerning the French, If the King knew not of their coming before they came?
I answered, I thought, not, because their coming seemed strange and wonderful unto the People.
How they had proceeded in treating with the King?
I answered, as shall be related hereafter; when I come to speak of the French detained in this Land.
If I knew any way or means to be used whereby the Prisoners in Cande might be set free?
I told them, Means I knew none, unless they could do it by War.
Also they enquired about the manner of Executing those whom the King commands to be put to Death.

They enquired also very curiously concerning the manner of our Surprizal, and Entertainment or Usage among them.

And in what parts of the Land we had our Residence.

And particularly, concerning my self: in what Parts of the Land, and how long in each I had dwelt, and after what manner I lived there, and of my Age; and in what Part or Place when God sends me home, I should take up my abode.

To all which I gave answers.
They desired to know also, how many English men there were yet remaining behind.