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An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies

PART II
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IV.
Of his Revenues and Treasure.
[The King's rents brought three times in the year.] Three times in the year they usually carry their Rents unto the King.

The one is at the New-year called Ourida cotamaul.

The other is for the First fruits, Alleusal cotamaul.

And the last is at a certain Sacrifice in the Month of November to their God, called Ilmoy cotamaul.

But besides these, whatsoever is wanting in the King's House at any other time, and they have it, they must upon the King's Order bring it.


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