Wherefore, The Foresaid Proposition
Being Maturely Considered, Together With The Commission From The Factors
At Surat, Warranting Us To Right
Ourselves for the great losses and
hindrances suffered from the Portuguese, by interrupting our trade both
in India and Persia,
And their attack last year against the fleet under
Captain Shilling; we therefore agreed to proffer the following articles
to the Khan, for the public benefit and the securing a peaceable and
profitable trade.
First. - In case of conquering the island and castle of Ormus by the
Persians with our aid, one half of the spoil and purchase of both to
belong to the English, and the other half to the Persians.
Secondly - The castle of Ormus shall be delivered up to the English,
with all the ordnance, arms, and ammunition thereunto belonging; and the
Persians to build another fortress there for themselves, at their own
charges. Thirdly. - The customs of Ormus shall be equally divided
between the English and the Persians, and the English shall be for ever
free from customs. Fourthly. - All Christians made prisoners in this
war shall be given up to the disposal of the English, and all Mahomedan
prisoners to the Persians. Fifthly. - The Persians shall be at half the
charges of the ships employed in this enterprize, in victuals, wages,
wear-and-tear, and shall furnish all necessary powder and shot at their
sole expence.
These were the chief articles, besides which several others were agreed
upon, to be proposed to the Khan. After his arrival at Mina, Mr Bell and
Mr Monaxe were sent to wait upon him, on the 8th January, 1622, and were
entertained at a sumptuous banquet.
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