The Embassy of Sir Thomas Roe to the Court of the Great Mogul 14.1.1

14.1.1

(Add. MS. 6115, f. 91.) 4th March, 1615[-16]. Most Noble Prince, It seemes to mee that your Highnes is weary of the English at Suratt, or else you would not refuse to deliuer me a firmaen for their saftye and good vsage, but vpon dishonorable Conditions and such as I cannot answer. Therfore I desire your highnes to giue me a Playne answer, which I require in the Name of the King of England, beinge a Frend and Confederatt of your Most Royall father. For, if your Highnes be resolued that they shall haue noe better justice then they haue had, my Master is likewise resolued not to haue his subjects liue where they shalbe Iniured, but we will seeke some other residence, wher wee shalbe better wellcome. For the losses and Injuries suffered by your last Gouernor, your Princly woord is already past for satisfaction. In all which, without your Highnes ayde, I shalbe enforced to Complayne to the King, for which I am sorry. I hope you will excuse my bouldnes, because I doe performe but my dutie. And soe I Committ your highnes to God. The English Ambassador.