_ 271 _ worth a great deal more. In this way they are like merchandize, which fluctuates in price. Almuds: [A liquid measure]. In Ormuz one almud has 8 canadas; 35 mãos of rice in Goan weight are one bahar of Ormuz weight. Fol. 16v Sofala: The bahar has 20 faraçolas. Each faraçola has 15 mãos, which weigh 27 arratels. This bahar weighs 4 quintals, 28 arratels, with which they weigh the beads and tin. The bahar of ivory is of 4 quintals, 101/2 arratels, by reason of having a bonus, according to the custom, on every 6 arrobas 4 arratels, when they are redeemed. 471/2 Sofala meticals weigh one mark. These meticals are worth 467 reals, which are 8 tangas. The bale of maize has 10 alqueires, which make 256 panjas. Each panja has 8 conias. As far as measures are concerned, they use Portuguese measures in the fortress. There is no money in use, except for clothes. They barter maize and other things. They buy small items in the square with measures of maize, known as conias.
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