_ 165 _ Episodes of the year 1553 Written instructions were issued by Dom João III to an envoy traveling to India by land, dated 1553, as well as the news about destruction of the Turkish fleet by the Portuguese south of Ras al-Hadd:(17) You have already been told verbally of the importance of this journey, of the need for it, and of the great service you can do His Highness. You will make your way by the route and in the manner which appears best to you, and having regard to your personal safety, those which appear safest for you. As for the time occupied by your journey, he wishes it to be such that you may take to return here at the time you will be told; for returning within these limits is one of the greatest services you can do His Highness in undertaking it. (17) Document no. and reference.
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