The town of Medina , where he was staying , burnt down one day in March 1791 , destroying much of Houghton 's possessions , including his weapons and valuable navigational equipment .
Although he was received cordially by the king , Houghton 's luck did not hold .
The town of Medina , where Houghton was staying , burnt down one day in March 1791 , destroying much of Houghton 's possessions , including Houghton 's weapons and valuable navigational equipment .
Although he was received cordially by the king , Houghton 's luck did not hold .