Penny Dreadfuls, 1602 · page 305 of 400
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# Page Description This is a page of running verse from what appears to be a narrative poem about England's trade relations. The text, printed in early modern English typeface, describes how Jenkinson traveled to Persia (Hyrcana, Shyram, or Media) to meet King Obdolowan's court. It details the king's luxurious pavilion, furnishings, concubines, hunting pursuits, and hospitality, then notes Jenkinson's diplomatic mission carrying letters and gifts, with merchants subsequently fetching silks, spices, and drugs back to England. The passage emphasizes the commercial and political benefits of this Persian trade relationship negotiated through Queen Elizabeth's letters.
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