The Embassy of Sir Thomas Roe to the Court of the Great Mogul 18.2.10

18.2.10

Hee replyed hee knew it well, and would shortly tell mee how it should bee remedyed: for Zulpheckcarcon, hee desired mee not to stirr nor send after soe base a fellow: that in 4 dayes hee would see the mony paid. Wee exchanged many complements and many professions. At last hee prest vpon mee too bottles of Muske, that were sent him for a present from his gouerment, held aboue 100 ounces. woorth 500li., with much importunitye, but I refusd so great an obligation, least for that Cause I should bee tyed to him to the prejudice of the Company ; for hee would expect some recompence. I cannot bragg of this follie, but it is a vice that few in my place are guiltie off; but I had resolued, rich or poore, to doe nothing unwoorthy the Honor of my Master nor the good name of an honest man. The king this euening went to Hauas Iemall.