Such Was The Great Empire Of _Calaminam_ To Which The King Of The Birmans[25], Sent His Ambassador.

On his return, the king sent 150,000 men in 1300 boats against the city of _Sabadii_, 130 leagues distant to the north-east.

The general of this army, named _Chaunigrem_, lost many of his men in several assaults, after which he raised two mounts whence he did much harm to the city: But the besieged sallying out, killed at one time 8000 and at another 5000 of his men. Leaving this siege for a time and the affairs of the king of the _Birmans_, we purpose to relate what was done at _Siam_, in order to treat of them both together.

[Footnote 25: Formerly this was attributed to the king of _Siam_: But the whole story of this section is so incredible and absurd as not to merit any observations. It is merely retained from De Faria, as an instance of the fables of Fernand Mendez de Pinto. - E.]

The king of _Chiammay_, after destroying 30,000 men that had guarded the frontiers, besieged the city of _Guitivam_ belonging to the king of _Siam_, who immediately drew together an army of 500,000 men, in which was a body of 120 Portuguese in which he placed great reliance. This vast multitude was conveyed along the river in 3000 boats, while 4000 elephants and 200 pieces of cannon were sent by land. He found the enemy had 300,000 men and 2000 boats.

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