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An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies

PART IV
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Wherein I described at large the way we went, they might plainly understand the same.

Which I finding to be safe and secure, advised them, when God permitted, to steer the same course.

This Letter I left with the new Governor, and desired him when opportunity presented, to send it to them.

Who said he would have it Copied out into Dutch for the benefit of their Prisoners there, and promised to send both together.
[The former Demands and Answers penned down in Portugueze by the Governor's order.] The Governor seemed to be pleased with my aforesaid Relations, and Replies to his Demands, insomuch that he afterwards appointed one that well understood Portugueze to write down all the former particulars.

Which being done, for further satisfaction they brought me Pen and Paper, desiring me to write the same that I had related to them in English and sign it with my hand, which I was not unwilling to do.
[They Embark for Batavia.] Upon the Governor's departure there were great and royal Feasts made.


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