Storia do Mogor 346.2.3

346.2.3

For all these reasons it was resolved to enter into the proposed agreement, which after all could only last a short time. It was choosing the lesser of two evils. If their Excellencies at Batavia refused to ratify it, it would fall to the ground of itself. There was a further stiff dispute over the exact terms, as the Dutch wished to strike out the condition making the truce extend to within twelve miles of the Ganges. Eight articles were drawn up, and were as follows: 1. A truce to be made between the two nations both by sea and land, commencing at Negapatam, and extending to Point Palmyras, and as far as 60 fathoms' depth out at sea. 2. Within those limits no injury should in any way be inflicted by the one nation upon the other. 3. The pattamars, or letter-carriers, and other expresses sent off by either party were to have free passage over either's territory so long as they remained no longer than required for the dispatch of business. 4. The Heer commissary, the ship's crew, and the servants taken in the Goude Vogel Phenix should be set at liberty. 5. Any French or Dutch ship taken thereafter within the agreed limits should be restored untouched with its crew, passengers, and cargo. 6. Fugitives from either side within the agreed limits should be extradited on demand, subject to the condition that no death penalty should be inflicted.