Purchas his pilgrimes. part 1 In fiue bookes. The first, contayning the voyages and peregrinations made by ancient kings, patriarkes, apostles, philosophers, and others, to and thorow the remoter parts of the knowne world: enquiries also of languages and religions, especially of the moderne diuersified professions of Christianitie. The second, a description of all the circum-nauigations of the globe. The third, nauigations and voyages of English-men, alongst the coasts of Africa ... The fourth, English voyages beyond the East Indies, to the ilands of Iapan, China, Cauchinchina, the Philippinæ with others ... The fifth, nauigations, voyages, traffiques, discoueries, of the English nation in the easterne parts of the world ... The first part.

CHAP. XIIII. Three seuerall Surrenders of certaine of the Banda Ilands made to the Kings Maiestie of England, faithfully translated out of Malahan into Eng∣lish; with a Voyage also annexed of Sir HENRY MIDDLETON.

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The Contents of the Surrender of the Ilands of Pooloway, and Poolaroone, in Banda, to His MAIESTIE.

THis Writing is for the agreement betweene all the Orankayas of Pooloway,* 1.1 and Poolaroone also, and the English in manner as followeth, That whereas in the time that Pooloway was not yet suprized by the Hollanders, the people of Poolo∣way and Poolaroone had surrendred the two foresaid Ilands vnto the King of Eng∣land, and had giuen ground to Richard Hunt Merchant there, withall setting vp the King of England his Flagge vpon the Castle of Pooloway, and shoo••ing ••f three Peeces of Ordnance in token of the Couenant of the men of Pooloway and Poolaroone, [ 20] betweene the English and them, when they did surrender the two foresaid Ilands to the King of England, and had giuen ground to the English, being done before the surprize of Pooloway, eight dayes: and after that, it was taken by the Hollanders. And whereas at that time there were but two Englishmen vpon Pooloway, of weake defence, who beeing not able to doe the Countrey any good, went away to Poolaroone, together with the men of Pooloway in one small Praw, who had brought away with them Earth and Writings for the establishing of Couenants betwixt them and the men of Poolaroone: Therefore now the two foresaid Ilands are in the hands of the King of England only according to our Surrender. But whereas at this time through the Assaults of the Hollanders, Pooloway is fallen into their hands and Possession, if it shall please his Maiestie to recouer it vnto himselfe againe, hee shall doe therein nought but Iustice, because the Inhibtants thereof haue absolutely surrendred it vnto Him: and if his Maiesties pleasure [ 30] be to the contrary, let it be as shall seeme best in his Highnesse iudgement. But this is sure that we the men of Pooloway and Poolaroone, haue surrendred the two foresaid Ilands vnto his Maie∣sties power and cannot goe from, or reuolt our word againe euen to the last day, and hauing linked our selues with the English in one bond to liue and dye together. Furthermore all the men of Pooloway and Poolaroone doe couenant to send euery yeere to the King of England a branch of Nutmegs, in token of their designes, desiring that this offer of all the Orankayas of Pooloway and Poolaroone, being once offered out of their true loue vnto the King of England, bee not had in obliuion or reiected.

And whereas King Iames by the grace of God is King of England, Scotland, France and Ire∣land, is also now by the mercy of God King of Pooloway and Poolaroone. Moreouer, wee doe all of vs make an agreement that the Commodities in the two foresaid Ilands, namely, Mace and [ 40] Nutmegs, we cannot nor will sell to any other Nation, but only to the King of England his subiects, according to the true meaning of our Couenants and surrendring of the two foresaid I∣lands to his Maistie, with all that is (in) them to be solely at his disposing, which is and shall be the reason that we cannot trade with any others. And whereas all the Orankayas of the two foresaid Ilands haue made this agreement, let it be credited that it was not made in madnesse or loosely as the breathing of the wind, but because it was concluded vpon in their hearts, they cannot reuolt or swerue from the same againe. Moreouer, all we together doe desire of his Ma∣iestie that such thing as are not fitting in our Religion, as vnreuerent vsage of women, mayn∣tayning of Swine in our Countrey, forceable taking away of mens goods, misse-vsing of our [ 50] men, or any such like that are excepted against in our Lawes, that they be not put in practice, being out of our vse and custome; that they may not proue a blemish vnto our Religion, and that we may receiue no occasion to deale vnkindly with the English. Furthermore, if any Eng∣lishman will beeome of our Religion, wee will accept of him vpon counsell: or if any of our people will become a Christian, he shall bee so likewise vpon like counsell, desiring this pro∣mise that such things be not done in such manner as may breed discontent betwixt vs and the English, which we doe very earnestly desire of his Maiestie. Finally, at this time all the Oran∣kayas of Pooloway and Poolaroone, doe againe make a Couenant with Nathaniel Courthop, Cap∣taine of the two ships riding here, Sophon Cozocke, and Thomas Spurway giuing ground and sur∣rendring [ 60] the two foresaid Ilands vnto the King of England, being alreadie partly in the hands of Nathaniel Courthop, Sophon Cozocke and Thomas Spurway, and that not only now, but as being done long since when Captaine Castleton went from Pooloway with foure ships, all the Oran∣kayas of the two foresaid Ilands, hauing agreed with Richard Hunt Merchant of Pooloway, with

all hauing set the King of England his Flagge vpon the Castle of Pooloway, and shot off two peeces of Ordnance in token of the Couenant betwenne the Orankayes of Pooloway, and Poola∣roone, and the English: and as it hath beene done heeretofore, so at this time we doe renew it with Nathaniel Courthop, Sophon Cozocke, and Thomas Spurway.

Emmon Poolowaye.

Sabandar Poolowaye.

Sabandar Wratt

Sabandar Poolaroone.

Sabandar Lamecoe.

Nahoda Coa.

Hattib Ittam.

Hattib Pootee.

Sabandar Treat.

Emmon Lancecoe.

Sabandar Locon. [ 10]

The Surrender of Rosinging and Wayre to his Maiestie.

THis writing is for the agreement betweene all the Orankayes of the Countrey of Wayre, and of the Iland of Rosinging, and the English Nation in manner as followeth, viz. That whereas, in the time that the Countrey of Banda was in trouble, by reason of their enemies, so that they were no longer al•••• to withstand them, they therefore agreed with Nathaniel Courthop, Sophonie Cozock, and Tho∣mas Spurway; thus much in effect, that is, that they doe surrender the Countrey of Wayre and the I∣land [ 20] of Rosinging, vnto the King of England in respect that they are not able any more to stand for thē∣selues against their enemies: that now the sayd Countrey of Wayre, and the Iland of Ros••nging is onely in the power of the King of England. And whereas the agreements is once made, we the aforesaid O∣rankayes cannot in our Consciences dissolue it againe, but that it shall last for euer vntill the last day of doome: And that the English shall be as the men of the Countrey of Wayre in all Priuiledges. Further∣more, the men of the aforesaid Countrey of Wayre, and the Iland of Rosinging, doe promise and agree to send vnto the King of England, one branch of Nutmegges as a token of there foresaid agreement of all vs the aforesaid Orankayes: on condition that the said token of our agreement be not out of memory nor dissolued, nor we dis-esteemed. And we doe wish that Almightie God would vouchsafe to giue pro∣speritie to the King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland: and now by the grace and mercy of God, the King of the Countrey of Wayre, and the Iland of Rosinging, and that more, we will stoope to no other [ 30] King or Potentate, but onely vnto his Maiestie: and after him to all his posteritie. Furthermore, as con∣cerning our trade, we doe all truely agree, not to sell any of the Nuts or Mace, which the aforesaid Coun∣treyes, do ••fford to any other but onely to the King of England his subiects, because we haue wholly vnto him surrendred the foresaid two Countreys of Wayre and Rosinging, with all that therein is, or what∣soeuer it doth, or shall yeeld, it is the King of England his owne; and this shall stand for a reason that we cann••t trade with any other Nation. Moreouer, we intreat the Kings Maiestie of England in ear∣nest manner, that such things as are not befitting to our Religion, as vnmannerly vsage of our women, maintaining of Swine in our Countrey, beating and abusing of our men, or taking away of them perforce a∣gainst their wils, as if they were their own slaues, or any other such like attempts, that are held vnbeseeming [ 40] in our lawes (we say) that we doe intreat his Highnesse that none of these or such like be put in practise by his subiects, because they are things disallowable in our lawes, and so being committed, will redound to the ouerthrow thereof; and we thereby might be forced to deale vnkindly with the English therefore. Moreouer if any of the English hereafter shall haue an affection to be circumcised, and become as one of vs, it shall be done vpon sufficient Counsell betweene the rest of the English and vs, or if any of vs will become a Christian in that cause, the like counsell shall be held, and this shall not be done for any misde∣meanour of the partie willing so to turne: because that may breed a discention betweene the English and vs. And whereas this agreement was made in the presence, and by the consent of the King & Sabander, of Wayre, the Sabander of Rosinging, Emmon Hattib, and all the rest of the Orankayes, of the Coun∣treyes of Wayre, and the Ilands of Rosinging: This shall be for a testimony that it is not done in mad∣nesse, [ 50] or in the manner of the breathing of wind; but that it was also aswell thought in our hearts, as spoken with our mouthes, and therefore we cannot, nor will goe from it againe, but that it shall so stand vntill the dissolution of the world; Neither shall there any doubts rise in our hearts of any other, but that we the men of Wayre and Rosinging, are onely the Kings Maiesties of England his subiects: and if any trou∣ble hereafter doe happen in the foresaid Countreys, we will be contented aswell to die, as to liue together with the English, because we will be subiect to one King, and this shall stand for a reason, that any being in league with vs, shall also be in league with the English, & per contra, he that is neere the English, shall be neere vs, because we will by no meanes againe, diuorce our selues one from the other. Finally, at the time this agreement was made, all the Orankayes of Pooloway and Poolaroone were witnesses there∣unto; all the Orankayes of Pooloway and Rosinging haue vnto the aforesaid Premisses set their hands. [ 60]

The King of Wayre.

The Sabandar of Wayre.

Emmom of Wayre.

The Sabandar of Rosinging.

Emmon of Rosinging.

Hattib of Rosinging.

Translation of the Surrender of Lantore, Cont. in the paper N. D.

In the yeere of the Prophet Mahomed 1028. in the tenth day of the Moone Ma∣harran being Saturday, the yeere is called Aleph▪ And in the yeere of of Iesus, 1620. in the Moneth of Nouember the 24. day.

[ 10] THis is the writing of the agreement of the Sabandar of Lantore, and the Cap. of Lan∣tore &, all the Orankayes within the Countrey of Lantore, with Robert Hayes, af∣ter the losse of Captaine Courthop; That we of Lantore do surrender the land of Lantore vnto the Kings Maiestie of England with all that is therein: So that all the Nuts and Mace within the Country of Lantore, we promise to sell to no other people, other then to the sub∣iects of the Kings Maiestie of England only. Furthermore, we the Orankayes of Lantore, doe promise euery yeere to send to the Kings Maiestie of England a bough of a Nutmeg tree, for the acknowledging of the homage of vs the men of Lantore, to the Kings Maiestie of England. To the intent that this agreement of Surrender betwixt vs be not forgotten, to [ 20] the end of the world: and to the intent their be no difference or falling out betwixt vs. Furthermore, we doe craue of his Maiestie of England, concerning such things as doe not agree with our Religion, that they may not be done in the Countrey of Bandan, to the end that such things being restrained, there be no offence giuen betweene the Bandanezes and the Englishmen: As to enforce our Women, our Wiues or Daughters, or to strike any of vs, or violently to take any thing from vs, or to let swine loose in our Countrey, or any such like thing as doth not agree with our Religion. These things we onely except (because those things tend to the destroying of our Religion) to the intent there be no falling out betwixt the Bandanezes and the English, vnto the end of the world. And whereas it pleaseth God [ 30] that Iames is King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland; so now also he is King of the Countrey of Banda: so then the Country of Banda is in subiection to no other King then to the Kings Maiestie of England onely in this world, excepting our Religion. For our Re∣ligion of Islam doth not agree with the Christian Religion, neither doth the Christian Re∣ligion agree with our Religion of Islam; and this is the purport of our agreement. Fur∣ther, if it shall happen any English to runne to vs, or any Banda man to runne to the Eng∣lish, it may not be tolerated without the consent of the chiefe of the English and vs of Ban∣da; because such things are contrary to our Religion, and tend onely to falling out and [ 40] brabbles betwixt the Bandamen and the Englishmen. At this time we were together in consultation, all the Orankayes of Lantore, and the Orankayes of Labetacke, and the O∣rankayes of Nero Pooloway and Poolaroone, and haue put too our hands, and this is the intent of this writing.

Sabandar Lantore.

Sabandar Ratoo.

[ 50] The Voyage of Master Henry Middleton to the Moluccas,* 3.1 (hauing sent Captaine Colthurst in the Ascension to Banda) with letters of the Kings of those parts to his Maiestie.

HAuing taken leaue ••f the Company, being furnished with all things necessary, we depar∣ted from Grausend the fiue and twentieth of March, 1604. and about the twentieth of December following, after many various accidents, we arriued (our men being very weake) in Bantam Roade; where after many complementall salutations betweene vs and the Hollanders, with interchange of great Ordnance on both parts, the Generall of the Hollanders dining the last of December aboard our Generall: The day following, our Generall went on shoare with a [ 60] letter from the Kings Maiestie of England, to the King of Bantam, which with a present sent, was by him receiued with great ceremonie, he being but of thirteene yeeres of age, and gouer∣ned by a Protector. The sixteenth of the said moneth, our Generall came aboard from Bantam to proceed on his voyage for the Moluccaes, appointing Master Surflet to goe home in the He∣ctor.

The seuenth of Ianuary following 1605. we anchored vnder the Shore of Veranula,* 3.2 a peo∣ple that deadly hate the Portugals, and therefore had sent to the Hollanders for ayde against them, promising to become subiect vnto them, if they expeld the Portugals; in summe, the Hol∣landers prepared to assault the Castle of Amboyna, and the Portugals to defend it, the one purpo∣sing to recouer, the other to hold it; The Hollanders summoning them in the Prince of Orange his name to deliuer it that day by two of the clocke,* 3.3 and the Portugals denying it. Yet in the end after many attempts and defences, it was yeelded to the Hollanders by composition, wherevpon the Gouernour of the Towne, after the surrender of the Castle, bard vs of all trade by the com∣mand of the Hollanders.

The warre continuing betweene the Tarnatans and Tydorians, the first assisted by the [ 10] Hollanders, the other by the Portugals, shortly after we got vnder the land of Tydore, where we might espie betweene Pulocanally and Tydore, two Gallies of Tarnata making great speed to∣wards vs, weauing vnto vs with a white flagge to strike sayle and to tarry for them. At the same time came seuen Gallies of Tydore, rowing betwixt vs and the shore to assault the Tarnatans, our Generall seeing the danger they were in, lay by the lee to know what the matter was; The for∣most of these Gallies or Coracoras, wherein the King of Tarnata with diuers of his Nobles, and three Dutch Merchants were,* 3.4 being full of feare, desired our Generall for Gods sake to saue them from their enemies the Tydorians, from whom they looked for no mercy if he did not help them, & withall, that he would be pleased to rescue their other Coracora that came after, wherin there were diuers Dutchmen who were to expect nothing but death, if he did not releeue them. Whereupon our Generall commanded his Gunner to shoote at the Tydore Gallies, yet they de∣sisted [ 20] not but boarded them within shot of our Ordnance,* 3.5 and put them all to the sword, but three that saued themselues by swimming, and were taken vp by our men into their boat.

* 3.6Our Genenrall being determined to goe for Tydore, the Dutch desired him that he would no•• let the King of Tarnata and them fall into their enemies hands, from whom he had so lately de∣liuered them, promising mountaines of Cloues and other Commodities at Tarnata and Makeu, but performing Mole-hils, (verifying the prouerbe, The danger escaped, the Saint is deceiued.) One thing I may not forget, the King of Tarnata comming aboard the Generall, trembled for feare, which the Generall supposing to be for cold, put a blacke Damaske gowne laid with gold lace, and lined with vnshorne Veluet, on his backe, which at his departure, he had not the manners to restore, but kept it as his owne: But see how this kindnesse was shortly after recompensed [ 30] by these vnthankefull men. Our Generall arriuing at the Portugals towne in Tydore; the Gouernour of the Fort sent one Thomas de Torres,* 3.7 and others with a letter, the effect whereof was, that the King of Tarnata and the Hollanders reported, that there was nothing but treason and villany to be expected at our hands, but that he conceiued better of vs, beleeuing their re∣ports to be nothing but malice. To second this, not long after, our Generall arriuing at the Kings towne, sent Master Graue aboard the Dutch Admirall, who found but could entertaine∣ment at their hands, affirming that we had assisted the Portugals in the last warres against the King of Tarnata and them, with Ordnance and other Munition, which our Generall proued to the contrary by some Portugals that were taken prisoners by them in that conflict;* 3.8 & then being ashamed of the slaunder, the Generall affirmed he had it from a Renegado Gussarat, but did not [ 40] thinke it to be true.

To fill vp full measure, not long after the King of Tarnata seeming to affect our Nation, they threaned him that they would forsake him and ioyne with the deadly enemie the King of Tydo∣re,* 3.9 if he suffered the English either to haue a Factory, or any trade with them, affirming that the English were theeues and robbers, and no other he should find them, and that the King of Hol∣land was stronger by Sea, then all Christendome besides, with many other disgracefull spee∣ches of our Nation, and all other Christian Princes (a iust consideration for all Nations to thinke what this insolent frothy * 3.10 Nation will doe, if they attaine to the possession of the East Indies) To which insolent speeches our General replied: That what Hollander soeuer he were that so re∣ported, he lyed like a traitor▪ and that he would make it good against any one that should so re∣port; [ 50] affirming that if the Queenes Maiestie of England had not taken pitty of them, they had beene vtterly ruined by the King of Spaine, and branded for slaues and traitors. The particular wrongs done by them to our Nation, if they were laid open, would fill volumnes, and amaze the world to heare. I will conclude, to shew the esteeme had of our Nation in the East India, with the true Copies of sundry letters seni by their Kings to his Maiestie of Great Brittaine, and first of the King of Tarnata.

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The King of Tarnatas Letter to the King.

HEaring of the good reports of your Maiestie by the comming of the great Captaine Sir Francis Drake, in the time of my father, which was about some thirtie yeeres past: by the which Captaine

my predecessor did send a Ring vnto the Queene of England, as a token of remembrance betweene vs:* 4.1 which if the aforesaid Drake had bin liuing, he could haue informed your Maiestie of the great loue and friendship of either side: he in the behalfe of the Queene, my Father for him and his successors: since which time of the departure of the foresaid Captaine, we haue dayly expected his returne, my Father li∣uing many yeeres after, and dayly expecting his returne. And I after the death of my Father, haue liued in the same hope, till I was father of eleuen children: In which time,* 4.2 I haue beene informed that the Eng∣lishmen were men of a bad disposition, and that they came not as peaceable Merchants, but to dispossesse vs of our kingdomes; which by the comming of the bearer hereof, we haue found to the contrary: which we greatly reioyce at. And after many yeeres of our expectation of some English forces, by the promise of Captaine Drake, here arriued certaine ships, which we well hoped had bin Englishmen, but finding them [ 10] contrary, and being out of all hope of succour of the English Nation, wee were enforced to write to the Prince of Holland, to craue aide and succour against our ancient enemies the Portugals; and according to our request, he hath sent hither his forces which haue expelled the Portugals out of all the Forts which they held at Amboyna and Tydore. And whereas your Maiestie hath sent to me a most kind and friend∣ly letter by your seruant Captaine Henry Middleton; that doth not a little reioyce vs: and whereas Cap∣taine Henry Middleton was desirous to leaue a factorie heere, we were very willing thereunto; which the Captaine of the Hollanders vnderstanding, he came to challenge me of a former promise, which I had written to the Prince of Holland: That if he would send me such succours▪* 4.3 as should expell the Portu∣gals ••ut of these parts, that no other Nation should haue trade there, but only they: so that we were enforc't [ 20] against our likings, to yeeld vnto the Holland Captaines requ••st for this time, whereof we craue pardon of your Highnesse: and if any of your Nation come hereafter, they shall be welcome. And whereas the chiefe Captaine of the Hollanders doth solicite vs not to hold any friendship with your Nation, nor to giue eare to your Highnesse Letters, yet for all their suit, if you please to send hither againe, you shall be wel∣come: And in token of our friendship which we desire of your Maiestie, we haue sent you a small remem∣brance, a Bahar of Cloues, our Country being poore, and yeelding no better commodity; which we pray your Highnesse to accept in good part.

Tarnata.

[ 30] The King of Tydores Letter to the Kings Maiestie of England.

THis writing of the King of Tydore to the King of England, is to let your Highnesse vnderstand, that the King of Holland hath sent hither into these parts, a Fleete of ships, to ioyne with our an∣cient enemie the King of Tarnata, and they iointly together, haue ouer-run and spoiled part of our Coun∣trey, and determined to destroy both vs and our subiects. Now vnderstanding by the bearer hereof, Cap∣taine Henry Middleton, that your Highnesse is in friendship with the King of Spaine, we desire your Maiestie that you would take pitty of vs, that we may not be destroyed by the King of Holland and Tar∣nata, to whom we haue offered no wrong: but they by forcible meanes, seeke to bereaue vs of our King∣dome. And as great Kings vpon the earth are ordained by God, to succour all them that be wrongfully [ 40] oppressed; So I appeale vnto your Maiestie for succour against my enemies; not doubting but to finde re∣liefe at your Maiesties hands: And if your Maiestie send hither, I humbly intreat that it may bee Cap∣taine Henry Middleton or his brother, with whom I am well acquainted. God enlarge your King∣domes, blesse you and all your Counsels.

Tydore.

The King of Bantam to the King of England.

[ 50] A Letter giuen by your friend the King of Bantam, to the King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland: desiring God to preserue your health, and to exalt you more and more, and all your Coun∣sell. And whereas your Maiestie hath sent a Generall, Henry Middleton, he came to me in health. I did heare that your Maiestie was come to the Crowne of England, which doth greatly reioyce my heart: now England and Bantam are both as one. I haue also receiued a Present from your Maiestie: the which I giue you many thankes for. I doe send your Maiestie two Bezar stones, the one weighing four∣teene masses, the other three: and so God haue you in his keeping.

Bantam.

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Notes

• * 1.1

  This was trans∣lat••d by Robert Hayes, ••hose cond••ent out the Indies •••• translated: 〈◊〉〈◊〉 third by Robert Hayes.
• * 3.1

  This should haue come in more due place before, being the se∣cond Voyage of the Com∣pany, if we then had had it: but better late then ne∣uer. And for the subiect it well agrees with this place also.

  His Maiesties letter.

  King of Bantam
• * 3.2

  Varanula.
• * 3.3

  Castle of Am∣boyna taken. English barred of trade by the Hollanders.
• * 3.4

  King of Ter∣nata..
• * 3.5

  Tydore Gallies.
• * 3.6

  English benefit to the Dutch.
• * 3.7

  Ternatas fraud.
• * 3.8

  Dutch vnkind∣nesse.
• * 3.9

  This Sander passeth in print in their au∣thors notwith∣standing. Peeuishnesse of the Dutch. Their bragges and lies.
• * 3.10

  Vnderstand this of the Merchants which traded (or warred ra∣ther) not of the whole land or best men of Holland. Loo∣sers will haue leaue to speak: & Merchants enuy each o∣ther.
• * 4.1

  Fame of Sir Francis Drake.
• * 4.2

  Quis tu••erit Gracchos de se∣ditione queren∣tes?
• * 4.3

  A friend at a pinch.