136 LETTER TO HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY. 
" Have compassion on me in my present 
trouble, in my affliction, and great helpless- 
ness. Do not cast me away, assist me quickly, 
my friend. I run to you for refuge, to be 
covered under your great shadow, the same 
as afforded to my fathers by your fathers, 
who are now dead, and whose kingdoms 
have descended to us the weaker vessels. 
" I renew that agreement. Let it be 
lasting and for ever. Let its continuance 
extend not only to ourselves and children, 
but to our children's children. My friend, 
do not by any means separate our friendship. 
This is my true wish. 
" I now deliver up to you, my friend, my 
last effort. My only hope of being restored 
is in you. Be quick to help me, for I am 
nearly dead. I am like a captive pursued by 
a warrior and nearly taken, whose spear is 
close to me. The time is very nigh, when I 
fear I shall lose my government and my land. 
" My friend, send quickly a large ship of 
war to assist me. A French ship of war is 
daily expected here. Speedily send a ship 
of war to protect me, and I shall be saved. 
It is my wish that the Admiral may speedily 
