Take care and don't frighten the women; we are in no great danger.

Give the bearer a Chequeen."[10] But none of the English were to see Anjengo again.

That night, or the next morning, a sudden attack was made, the crowd surged in on the soldiers, overwhelmed them, and cut them to pieces.

The principal English were seized and reserved for a more cruel death.

In the confusion, Cowse, who was a favourite among the natives, managed to disguise himself, got through the crowd, and sought to reach Anjengo by a little frequented path.
By bad luck he was overtaken by a Mahommedan merchant who owed him money.
Cowse offered to acquit him of the debt, but to no purpose.