The person to whom the English man had given it to read, some time after informed the King thereof.

Whereupon both the Portugueze that sent the Letter, and the English man to whom it was sent, and the Third Person that read it, because he informed no sooner, were all three at one time and in one place torn in pieces by Elephants.
[The King sends special order concerning their good usage.] After this Execution the King supposing that we might be either discontented in our selves, or discountenanced by the People of the Land, sent special order to all parts where we dwelt, that we should be of good cheer, and not be discouraged, neither abused by the Natives.
Thus jealous is the King of Letters, and allows none to come or go.

We have seen how dear it cost poor Henry Man.

Mr.William Vassal, another of the Persia-Merchant men, was therefore more wary of some Letters he had, and came off better.
[Mr.Vassals prudence upon the receit of Letters.] This man had received several Letters, and it was known abroad that he had.

Which he fearing lest the King should hear of, thought it most convenient and safe to go to the Court and present him himself; that so he might plead in his own Defence to the King.