The Embassy of Sir Thomas Roe to the Court of the Great Mogul 48.2

48.2

Only, I protest, to giue you testemony of your Power in me I changed resolution to stay this yeare, which will fullfill my banishment of fiue years. In this tyme what I can add to you I will, for my owne Creditt is deeply engaged, and yet there is noe way to release me, but by a little force. The Presentes sent this yeare were too good; but (to deale playnly with my frendes) soe farr short of their greedy expectation that they rather disgrace then helpe mee. Yet I cannot bee without vntill the whole Course bee Changed. I will vse none but for your busines, and (if I may advise) I wish you send noe more in the Kinges Name, but only proceed as other Merchantes doe, which is to fiit goods that they desier, and the Merchant that goes to Court at the showing to giue one toy for his entrance. This way hath less trouble and Chardge. Wee haue only begott our selues a Custome of slauerie now duly expected.