_ 133 _ and sixty are Indians. Two Fathers and two Brothers have gone with the fleet that is sailing against the Turk. Fathers Antonio Vaz and Francisco Lopes, Brothers Francisco Durao and Guilhermo Pereira.] Dearly beloved, let us not cease to give continuous thanks to the Lord for all these things, since as our guardian, protector and support, He demonstrates to us the great love He has for us through much obvious signs. [Battasar Gago] took [to Japan] very rich ornaments of brocade, velvet and silk, canopies, very rich carpets and large exquisate altarpieces, finally all the appurtenances for a Bishop's chapel, like someone who convinces himself in the hope and faith of attaining the desired goal. He also took many other things, all of which Father Superior Gaspar brought from Ormuz to take to Japan(A), where he was hoping to meet him. You will learn the manner of his conversion from Paul of the Holy Faith himself, who is in this College, and a great deal of news about what the Lord accomplished in Ormuz through (Father Gaspar Barzeu's) agency(B). After Paul had (A) Cf also Doc 26, 13 and Ex II 440, 6. (B) Paul of the Holy Faith of the Ormuzian, had left Ormuz in 1550 to go to Portugal and Rome (cf. Doc 26,25).
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