Some time after, Asaph Khan sent a message,
desiring me to remove from the place I occupied near the king, because I
stood alone, which was not the custom. I refused at the first; but, as
he still insisted I should rank myself among the nobles, I removed to
the other side, where the prince and young Ranna were. This still more
displeased Asaph Khan, who persuaded the prince to complain of me to the
king, which he did. On hearing their complaint and my answer, that I had
changed my place by order of Asaph Khan, the Mogul said I had done well,
and they were wrong to pretend to displace me. So I kept my place in
quiet. The following is the substance of the articles delivered to the
Great Mogul, which were delayed and opposed: But the conclusion
respecting them will be seen hereafter.
Proposed Articles of Treaty, between the Great Mogul and the King of
Great Britain.
1. There shall be perpetual peace and amity between the king of Great
Britain and his majesty the emperor of India. - 2. The subjects of
England shall have free trade in all the ports of India. - 3. The
governors of all sea ports shall make public proclamation of this
agreement three several times, upon the arrival of any English
ships.
