_ 423 _ himself and for each of the favourites and counsellors who might guide their master in the right direction in the negotiations that will take place with him. In conformity with what the Serene king of Portugal usually send to them, see how much the Emperor will have to provide for his part and how much the Catholic King of his, to purchase such presents as the ambassadors will take. Item: How much money does he think each of the ambassadors should take in cash for his expenses, and is there any kind of commerce or correspondence between merchants in Portugal and Persia by means of which they can obtain money by exchange if they run short of it, or by what means they are able to maintain themselves, what kind of credit do they have and from whom can they receive it for such a purpose.
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