The temporary peace agreement ends
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King Rajasinghe brought Kirama and Katuwana under his rule. Not many days passed. Kittensteyn sent an army to regain those places. He also sent a letter to the king, requesting him to appoint a Dutch national as the Government Agent.
The king was angered over this. He requested the Dutch to send him the list containing the accounts of monies spent, as they were harping on this point all the time.
There was a promise made by Maetsuycker on September 11, 1646.
That was a favourable note regarding an amount of money owing to the king. Â The king wanted to know the exact amount. No evidence had yet been revealed, as to whether it was sent.
The king also complained that Kittensteyn was continuing transactions with the Portuguese.
The king never withdrew this complaint. Â But as usual, there was an exchange of letters and even gifts between the two parties.
In the meantime, there spread a rumour that the Dutch were organizing an army to attack Colombo.
The king was happy to hear this. He even promised to help in the matter. It is during this time that the temporary peace made between the Portuguese and the Dutch came to an end. It was on October 4, 1652 that it was announced that the  battle would resume once again.
By Halaliye Karunathilake Edited and translated by Kamala Silva Illustrated by Saman Kalubowila