Chapter 25BThe Bible’s Translation into English In the same breath he talked about King Narai. He explained that now he could talk to the king intelligibly and honestly. No more guessing games. No more depending upon biased clergy to give
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Chapter 25ATHE MEMORANDUM The demands the French were putting on Phaulkon were a heavy burden that deeply troubled him. It was becoming, to say the least, emotionally draining. He felt, in all honesty, that he could not proceed much longer
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Chapter 24B Questions on Religious Truth And so, early the next morning, they departed from Wat Prote Saht for the final passage upriver to meet the King of Siam in his palace. Hundreds of beautifully decorated barges accompanied the visitors
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Chapter 24A THE FRENCH ARE COMING,THE FRENCH ARE COMING When word reached Ayutthaya of the arrival of the French Embassy down river at Pak Nam, King Narai entrusted Phaulkon with the responsibility of welcoming the Embassy and instructed him to
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Chapter 23A ROYAL LETTER FROM FRANCE Phaulkon and the Barcalon together entered the king’s chambers and happily announced to the king that the Envoy to France was being made ready to board an English merchant ship at anchor. They confirmed
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Chapter 22CONVERSATIONS WITH A MANDARIN The Barcalon seated in his regal surroundings welcomed William Strangh and his assistants to his chambers. Strangh was taken by surprise. He had not expected that he had to sit upon the floor and look
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Chapter 21CTHE KING’S FAVORITE TAKES HIS STAND “Only doing my duty,” Phaulkon replied politely. “Nothing more, just duty, that’s all.” It took great effort for Phaulkon to remain calm and passive. Potts beamed with satisfaction. Here finally, he thought, was
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Chapter 21BAdmirable-Scary King Louis XIV King Narai told Phaulkon he would give it some thought, then dismissed him and retired to his chamber. He needed time to be alone. He did have a lot on his mind about King Louis
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Chapter 21AEnvoy to France Lost at Sea The baptism should have been a happy affair. Everyone had looked forward to it. For Phaulkon and Marie, especially Marie, it was to be a great event with every detail planned well in
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Chapter 20BHOW MUCH DOES THAT CANNON WEIGH? Early one morning the king called for a meeting in the Assembly Hall for his ministers and court officials. Phaulkon, having recovered from his ordeal from the hunt, was ordered to be there
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