No. 38.— 1889.] THE DUTCH IN CEYLON, 1602-1757. 13 



Four Courtiers arrive from Candia and communicate the 

 good health of His Majesty and an assurance of his good- 

 will. 



The King's people again occupy some district, but do not 

 molest the inhabitants, and are not interfered with. 



Mierop returns from Candia, having been presented with 

 an elephant and several other gifts. 



Lamswaerde and Ram also return ; but there are no tidings 

 about the other prisoners. 



Everything remains quiet, and the King still natters the 

 Company with hopes of peace. 



The small fort Hangwelle rebuilt ; it is intended to fortify 

 K igombo ; Caliture also strengthened. 



Great uncertainty continues as to the fate of Raja Singa. 



The High Priest of Candia pays a visit to the Governor, 

 and is received with great state. 



Conference between him and the Governor concerning the 

 King's intention towards the Company : his departure, &c. 



Release of the Netherland prisoners frustrated through the 

 instigation of the French and Portuguese : attempt made to 

 conciliate the King with presents. 



The cinnamon peelers are driven away from the Pittigal 

 Corle. 



Decapitation of some highland Chiefs and Dessaves on 

 account of their tyrannical rule. 



The movements of the King's people in the Mature district 

 checked. 



A present of a falcon to the King, who seems pleased ; and 

 arrival of prisoners in consequence. 



The departure of Heer Pyl to Nagapatnam to confer with 

 His Excellency's Commissioner van Rheede is the cause of 

 suspicion and uneasiness at the Court, and he is induced to 

 return immediately. 



Remarks of Heer van Rheede, upon the opinion of Heer 

 Pyl, concerning the peace movement of the Court. 



Continuation. 



Further continuation. 



Heer Pyl seeks through the arrival of an Embassy to take 

 advantage of that state of things, but in vain. 



And presents to the Courtiers, in pursuance of orders from 

 their Excellencies, all the Corles taken possession of in 1655 ; 

 but they will not accept them. 



Death of Raja Singa, and general mourning. 



Succession of young prince Mahattane to the throne. 



General rejoicing. 



The Secretary of State communicates the decease and 

 cremation of the old King, and he is advised of the funeral 

 ceremony and the sending of an Embassy. 



