_ 389 _ fleet there and that they will sail with 1,000 men wherever you order them; Anou is 14 leagues from Anjediva. (A) Item: That Goncalo de Paiva has served well and always carried the torch to suspect places. He asks for the post of army commander of those parts for himself because, apart from the services he has performed, it is known that he is not afraid of staying, there if Your Highness considers it in his interests. Item: Goncalo Fernandes has responsibility (sic) for the rest of the men. He asks for a copy of their orders. [6] Item: That on the departure of Joáo da Nova, he learned that in the fight with Vasco Gomes 150 Moors had died as well as the senior captain as a result of which there was great lamentation in Calicut and Ponani. Item: That Joáo da Nova served very well; that he was unhappy at having to come but, as he was sent in your service, he did so. Item: He asks for two fustas with 14 benches to wage a lot more war; and for them to be open along the gangway like brigantines, so as to be rowed quietly, and with matching oars; that the fustas would be built there if they (A) In the margin: seen.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy OTg0NzAy