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Downton schemes to release Middleton—Fricton between Downton and Middleton—A reconciliation—Middleton effects his escape—Turns the tables on the enemy—Exacts redress—Fernell, the factor, poisoned by Rejib Aga—Middleton proceeds with his fleet to Surat—Unable to trade owing to combined native and Portuguese opposition—Returns to the Red Sea—Institutes a blockade—Dissensions amongst the commanders—Middleton raises the blockade and proceeds to Bantam—Destruction of the Trade's Increase — Death of Middleton — His character |
104-115 |
Unfavourable English prospects in India—Thomas Best conducts a fleet to India—Is a tacked by the Portuguese—Defeat of the Portuguese with great loss—Mogul authorities grant a firman to trade at Surat—Mogul Government declares war on the Portuguese—Downton arrives off Surat with a fleet—Is attacked in Swally Roads by Portuguese—He beats off his assailants—The Rev. Peter Rogers attacks Downton—Death of Downton — His patriotic virtues |
116-130 |
Jehangir's attitude towards the English—Obstruction to trade—Sir Thomas Roe despatched as ambassador—His early career—His reception by Jehangir—Opposition of Prince Khurrum and Asaf Khan—Roe out of favour with the Emperor—Is restored to grace—Jehangir's partiality for Roe—The Emperor's jokes—Drinking bouts at the palace—An Oriental Hansard—Roe's difficulties |
131-146 |
