_ 472 _ he is a good man. It seemed to me that, as he has served so many years in India, and has spent ten as a prisoner, I should help him on his way in the name of Your Highness, which is what I have done. No doubt Your Highness will proceed as you see fit. He wanted the present letter of introduction. I know no more than I tell you here. There must be other witnesses in Portugal to confirm his account. He has made a long, slow journey, and this part of it will be no worse. May our Lord preserve and increase Your Highness’s name, life and royal estate in His service. Rome, 10th February 1561.(A) (A) Biblioteca d’Ajuda cartas do Lourenço Pires do Tavora f 209v.
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