A General History And Collection Of Voyages And Travels - Volume 2 - By Robert Kerr


















































































































 -  Our people being thirsty, called for water,
which was brought to them in a golden ewer, and they were directed - Page 551
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Our People Being Thirsty, Called For Water, Which Was Brought To Them In A Golden Ewer, And They Were Directed To Pour The Water Into Their Mouths As It Is Reckoned Injurious To Touch The Cup With Their Lips.

They accordingly did as they were directed; but some poured the water into their throats and fell a coughing,

While others poured it beside upon their faces and clothes, which much amused the king. After this, the king desired the general by an interpreter, to speak to those who were present as to the purpose of his coming to Calicut. But the general was not satisfied with this, and signified that he was ambassador from the king of Portugal, a powerful prince, and that Christian princes were not used to receive the embassies of other sovereigns by means of a third person, but by themselves in person in the presence only of a few of their principal persons: and this being the usage of his country, he chose to deliver his message only to the king himself. The king agreed to this, and commanded the general and Fernan Martinez who acted as interpreter, to be conducted into another chamber, which was adorned with as much magnificence as the first.

As soon as the king entered this chamber, he took his seat on a sofa, attended only by his interpreter, the chief bramin, the old man who served him with betel, and the comptroller of his household. The king then asked the general, from what part of the world he was come, and what were his desires.

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