_ 168 _ are; if there is any person at the Turk's court, and what rank this person has, who is inciting and persuading the Turk in matters concerning India, whether he suggests the prospect of profits to him, and what quality and quantity of profits; how the Turk receives this man and is persuaded by him. You are to find out what spices have come from India to the lands of the Turk, what quality and quantity of spices, and to which places and countries. When you know all these things and know them well and have paid close attention to those that you can see with your own eyes, you will return with appropriate speed in order to arrive here within the time laid down.
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