Travels in India (Tavernier) 151.2.6

151.2.6

“The day on which M. Constant disembarked at Gombroon the Khán or Governor of the town and country made much of him, and kept him to supper, together with those who had accompanied him. The repast was magnificent, and the dishes were much better prepared than usual; I have been at many feasts of Kháns or Governors of Provinces in Persia, where they know of nothing but ragouts, not even understanding how to roast a fowl properly. But at this repast all was well arranged, and it had the appearance as if a Frank cook had a hand in it. All the baladines of Gombroon were present, to dance in their own manner according to custom, and the repast was accomplished with much gaiety. On the following day M. Constant had at dinner several Franks, and at the close of the repast the Khán sent one of his officers to present his compliments to Commander Constant, and to tell him that he would come to supper with him; this he received very well, in consequence of his appreciation of the honour which the Khán wished to do him. Compliments being finished, the Commander took a large glass and drank to the health of the Khán, and all those who were at table did likewise. As soon as the officer had left, the Commander asked some of those who were dining with him, in what manner a governor should be treated when he did the honour to a commander of coming to see him at home;