CHAP. IV.

Concerning some other Englishmen detained in that Countrey.

The Persia Merchant-men Captives before them. Plundred by the
Natives. Brought up to the King. They hoped to have their
liberty, but were mistaken. A ridiculous action of these
Men. They had a mind to Beef and how they got it. A passage
of their Courage. Two of this Company taken into Court. The
One out of favour. His End. The other out of Favour. And his
lamentable Death. The King sends special Order concerning
their good Usage. Mr. Vassal's prudence upon his Receit of
Letters. The King bids him read his Letters. The King pleased
to hear of Englands Victory over Holland. Private discourse
between the King and Vassal.


CHAP. V.

Concerning the means that were used for our Deliverance. And what
happened to us in the Rebellion. And how we were setled afterwards.

Means made to the King for their Liberty, Upon which they
all meet at the City. Word sent them from the Court, that
they had their Liberty. All in general refuse the Kings
Service. Commanded still to wait at the Palace. During
which a Rebellion breaks out. They are in the midst of it,
and in great danger. The Rebels take the English with them,
designing to engage them on their side: But they resolve
neither to meddle nor make. The day being turned, they fear