THE ISLAND OF CEYLON, 
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This ridiculous fable, I mention merely to shew the extent 
to which the natives of the island imagine the king entitled 
to carry his authority. 
The nature of the government and the military and civil 
establishments form a very considerable part of what is most 
remarkable among the Candians ; and is, perhaps, the most 
important topic of enquiry to Europeans. I shall therefore 
endeavour to present my readers with a full account of this 
subject. 
