_ 209 _ 370 (Viceroy’s alms of 100 parades each year on the occasion of the solemn baptism held on the feast of the eleven thousand. Life and Deeds of Matias de Albuquerque, Captain and Viceroy of India. Chapter: XIII How Matias de Albuquerque took over the Captaincy of Ormuz and of the notable works in strengthening and guarding the fortress. also, how he dedicated the statue to his uncle, the great Afonso de Albuquerque. When Matias de Albuquerque took and entered the fortress of Ormuz, he made many speeches, because he had many plans, considering that he should make immediate use of the time: weak hearts are satisfied with little and their time counts for much, so they easily give up in attaining anything. In this way, they show their worthlessness, because they content themselves with achieving little. However, the noble spirits of great men measure their deeds against their objectives: the deed itself counts for little besides that which remains to be done, so they do not slacken their diligence in pursuing their high aspirations. This kind of pride made Alexander the Great cry when, at the age of 32, thinking he had conquered the whole
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