Storia do Mogor 356.2.2

356.2.2

At the port of Puliacat in the Grand Mogul's territory, lying at a distance of eight leagues from Madras towards the north, the Dutch have a fort within the town. Five years ago the daughter of a Dutchman fled from it. The Dutch, who are not a careless people, made an inquiry into the facts, and found out that a Mahomedan had carried her off out of the place with her own consent. After five years had elapsed the Mahomedan returned to his home in Puliacat in the belief that no one would know anything about what he had done. The Dutch were told of everything, and therefore sent for three ships from Negapatam. They disembarked a sufficient number of soldiers, entered the Mahomedan's house without any warning, and removed the woman with her three sons. The whole force of the Mahomedan who governed there was useless. This event happened on September 12, 1706. [193] The reader may have observed that the nobles of India take notice of any generous actions which happen to be done in their sight. The following case may serve as an example: