Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 6.5.5

6.5.5

I have sometimes derived much amusement from their weakness and vanity: I used to address them with great ceremony, and apparently with the most profound respect, after which they immediately observed to one another: 'The Frangui knows who we are; he has resided many years in the Indies, and is well aware that we are the Padres of the Indoos.' But I dwell too long upon these heathen beggars, and shall proceed to notice the books of law and science.