Storia do Mogor 39.3.3

39.3.3

As Clodio was quite willing to do this kindness to a gentleman of good family, he told him he must wait for some days, and then without fail he would carry him into the presence of the king. It so happened that a few days afterwards the king sent for Clodio. After a little conversation the latter reported to the king how there had come an English gentleman with many European recommendations, a great soldier, and of high family. This gentleman greatly desired to have the honour of being allowed to appear before the royal presence. He did not want to quit Persia for Europe without having accomplished this his purpose. The king asked if the gentleman had come on any business. Clodio replied that he had none ; his only business was to be able to boast of having spoken to the most renowned king in the world. The merits of his majesty were apparent to all, but chiefly to those of Europe. The king asked if the gentleman was of as high rank as the ambassador (Bellomont) who had already left. He was told that there was little difference. Upon this the king gave him permission to bring the gentleman the next day. Clodio left the court and went straight to see the gentleman, who was waiting for him with great and impatient longing. Hardly had he appeared when the gentleman asked him if he brought good news. Clodio answered ' Yes ' ; next day he would have to go to the palace, and therefore [31] he must make ready for the anxiously desired visit.