The history of the government of France, under the administration of the great Armand du Plessis, Cardinall and Duke of Richlieu, and chief minister of state in that kingdome wherein occur many important negotiations relating to most part of Christendome in his time : with politique observations upon the chapters / translated out of French by J.D. Esq.

His Majesty sendeth Ambassadors to the King of Morocco.

THe Cardinal was not satisfied with the bare contributing to render his Majesty the most renowned Prince in Europe by land, but endeavoured to make him likewise the most powerful by Sea, by causing divers Ships to be rig'd out, and taking care to furnish them with able Seamen. In order hereunto, the Sieurs de Moleres, de Razilly, and de Chaalar, were sent to the King of Morocco, that an Alliance might be contracted with him, and a safe Commerce obtained upon the Coasts of Bar∣bary. He had before by under-hand Treaties so disposed of affairs, that they were well received.

The Commander de Razilly was Admiral of the Squadron, and the Sieur de Chaalar Vice-Admiral; At ••heir landing they were receiv'd by two Alcaides, and two Companies of Souldiers: The King gave them present audience, and with as much honour as they could wish; so venerable was his Majesties Name amongst Strangers.

Their first demand was in the behalf of an hundred and fourscore French slaves who were in his Dominions, whose liberty was presently granted, the King of Mo∣rocco not taking any thing for their ransom, to testifie how much he esteemed his Majesty: It is true indeed, he accepted a Present of Stuffs, worth an hundred thou∣sand Livres which the King sent to him; ••et his Proveydor would not receive them but on condition that his Majesty would accept of such Horses as the King his Ma∣ster would send unto him, to testifie the desire he had to hold a good Correspon∣dency with him. The next thing under consideration, was, the articles of alliance

for securing the French upon their Coasts and safe passage into his Countries, which was presently accorded; the substance of it was thus, that all French which should enter into his Ports with his Most Christian Majesties Pass, should not in future be made slaves, nor be compelled to pay above the Tavaly or tenth of their goods, according to their usual custome; that for the better continuing their correspon∣dence, Ambassadors should be interchangeably sent, and that all Religious persons might live in the King of Morocco's States, but on condition not to exercise their Functions, unless only to the French. The Treaty was signed; and the Sieur de Razilly presently established three Consuls, at Morocco, Male, and Saphy. In fine, The French had full Liberty to Trade in any Commodities of that Country.