[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Travellers (1500–1858)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel) › [Mongolicae legationis commentarius](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.monserrate) › [The Commentary of Father Monserrate (Hoyland)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.monserrate~en-hoyland) › 2.2.5 # The Commentary of Father Monserrate 2.2.5 The Commentary of Father Monserrate (Hoyland) 2.2.5 - **Language:** English ### [2.2.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.monserrate~en-hoyland.2.2.5) At last the ambassador, having got favourable auspices from the moon, led his company out of Surat, and pitched his camp outside the town near the gates. Camels and other means of transport had been provided to carry provisions and merchandise. On the next day, i.e. January 24th, they set out, greatly to the delight of the Fathers, who did not approve of this delay and its superstitious cause, and were inexpressibly eager to reach the King's court; for they were confident that he would embrace Christianity. Having moved one mile, across the river Mophis (i.e. the Taphi), to a spot near Rhaenerum, the company encamped. This Rhaenerum, which is commonly called Raynel by the Portuguese, is a celebrated military fortress opposite Surat, to which it bears the same relation as Abydos does to Sestos. Its citizens have frequently defended themselves most manfully against the Portuguese, although they have been overcome. - [Previous: 2.2.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.monserrate~en-hoyland.2.2.4) - [Next: 2.2.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.monserrate~en-hoyland.2.2.6) - [Up: 2.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.monserrate~en-hoyland.2.2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.monserrate~en-hoyland.2.2.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.monserrate~en-hoyland.2.2.5) · Pramāṇa