Mombaza

P. L. 11. 399. (See also Melind, Quiloa.) Mombasa, now the chief town of British East Africa. “Next is the King do me of Mombaza, in the height of three degrees and a halfe to war des the South, which taketh the name from an Hand inhabited with Mahometans, which is also called Mombaza, where there is is a faire Citie, with houses that have many SoUers, furnished Pictures, both graven and painted. The King thereof is a Mahometan, who taking upon him to resist the Portugals, received the same succe e that hapned to the King of Quiloa, so that the Citie was ransacked and spoyled by his enemies, who found therein good store of Gold, and Silver, and Pearle, and Cloath of Cotton, and of Silke, and of Gold, and such other Commodities. This King do me lyeth between the borders of Quiloa, and Melinde, and is inhabited with Pagans and Mahometans.” The place is described, and plays {Pilgrimes 2. 1024.) a part, in the Liisiads of Camoens. 210