Which he did in the English Language, as they were writ; and the King sat very attentive as if he had understood every word.

After they were read, the King gave Vassal a Letter he had intercepted, sent to us from Sir Edward Winter, then Agent at Fort St.George; and asked the News and Contents thereof.

Which Mr.Vassal informed him at large of.

It was concerning the Victory we had gained over the Dutch when Obdam Admiral of Holland was slain, and concerning the number of our Ships in that Fight, being there specified to be an Hundred and Fifty Sail.

The King inquired much after the number of Guns and Men they carried.