_ 387 _ and having considered the usefulness to all sides, choose that which is best for your interests. Because in addition to being certain in this way to increase our prices and better the conditions, Your Highness would have the money of the other kingdoms in the contract, and that of your own when you need it, and less need for barter. There is much more to be said on this matter, which has often been discussed but, God knows why, not approved, and the results and this damaging experience must now be the principal considerations in reaching a decision. May Our Lord, who is true wisdom, counsel Your Highness in all things, and protect and increase your life and royal estate. From Rome, 14 February 1560. Biblioteca d'Ajuda, Cartas de Lourenço Pires de Távora, fol. 64.
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