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ings : some of these, he said, had old guns on them, which he hoped 
would not be removed. He further desired the General would not 
permit an old sword at Candy, considered by the Cingalese as 
sacred, to be sent out of the country; although the King, as a Ma- 
labar, might wish it. He also requested that the English would not 
kill some sacred cattle near Candy. He asked, who would command 
the troops after the departure of the General ; and was answered, 
probably Colonel Champagne, of whom he approved. He wished 
Mr. Boyd and Mr. Jonville to accompany the embassy ; and added, 
that for himself he had only to request, that when all was settled, 
the Governor would write him a letter, acknowledging his services 
to the English nation, and would promise that he and the second 
Adigaar should be continued in their places during life, and that he 
would never forsake their families. 
At another conference on February 5 th, the Governor's engage- 
ment to protect the pagodas, and comply with the other requests, 
was produced, and satisfied the Adigaar. He asked if the General 
meant to take field-pieces with him ; and said, he thought five or six 
might be carried, though with difficulty. He took a rough draught 
of an intended letter to the King, and settled when it should be sent 
off. On the next day he departed for Candy. 
The letter to the King was written and dispatched. It notified 
the intention of sending the proposed embassy, accompanied by 
troops. An answer was received, signed by the chief Adigaar, but 
with the royal seal affixed. This being considered as insufficient, 
another meeting was appointed at Sittavacca. 
It took place between the Adigaar and Mr. Boyd, on March 3d. 
The Adigaar began with asserting, that letters in the form above- 
