The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c23.s3.72
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c23.s3.72
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In 1613 Anaukpetlun advanced on Syriam. Success had made De Brito so careless that he had allowed himself to run out of powder when the king arrived with 12,000 men. However, the stockade was strong and the defenders beat off all attacks with boiling oil. Natshinnaung, the fallen prince of Toungoo and cousin to the king, was inside, having taken refuge with De Brito. The king especially desired to capture him, and offered De Brito friendship if he would surrender him. But De Brito replied: "We Portuguese keep faith. I have given my word to Natshinnaung and do not break it." The king cut off a prisoner's ears and sent him to De Brito saying: "Look at this, and consider whether it will pay thee to harbour mine enemy."