The Embassy of Sir Thomas Roe to the Court of the Great Mogul 39.9

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January 10. — I went to the Prince, was receiued with all fauour, had order for a Firman for the man murthered, a declaration of his reconcilement in publike, command to all his Officers to take knowledge, and to his chiefe Raie to be my Procurator, and to draw what Firmans so euer I desired. I presented Captaine Towerson and some English, whom hee vsed with grace ; and for a signe of this peace, gaue me a Cloth of siluer cloak, and promised to be the Protector of our Nation in all things. I told him of Master Steele and his Work-men. Hee desired me to bring a small Present to his father at night : hee would present them ; which I did. Hee kept his word, and spake for vs to him, who was willing enough. I presented Captaine Towerson to the King, who called for him vp ; and after a few questions rose. At the Gushel Choes, I presented Master Steele and his Work-men. The King sate in a Hat I gaue him all night, called for Master Paynter, and after much Discourse, gaue him ten pounds, and promised to entertayne the rest.