_ 61 _ In the same year (1564) Father Manuel Cabral sent a letter to Father Diego Mirao, Ormuz, on the 11th of April 1564, where he mentioned the atmosphere before arrival in Ormuz:(13) His Reverend Father, Peace in Christ. 1. Although the moment has not been opportune, and I have not felt disposed, as for three days I have not said Mass because my hands are swollen, the obligation I have towards Your Reverence and to the whole of this college(A) still compels me to do what I might well say I am incapable of doing. By the carracks to Portugal I have written to Your Reverence at length about our voyage and have told you of some of the events I experienced after leaving where you are. (A) The college at Coimbra (cf.the inscription at the end of the letter). (13) Document no. and reference.
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