Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold

Yeah, it might take a few years, but you, too, can one day say no to your mom. I highly recommend it. Granted, I still had kids, but not because she asked! The tides have turned! As for the paintings, the top half is Thomas Roe in Jahangir’s court in mid 17th century India.

He resided there for over three years as an emissary for England, trying to convince the Indian empire to set up trade agreements. He was entirely unsuccessful. Around 20 years later (painting on the bottom), the tides took a sharp turn, and The East India Company (a British company of merchants), began the trade, setting India on a path from which it never fully recovered, culturally.