_ 391 _ Sheikhs come to him at his command; but that they are told what they have to do by the King of Kilwa. Item: That he has all the tributes and rights and that he does great trade with the Christians.(A) Item: That he remained with 70 men, 20 of whom were no good, and a brigantine that was converted from a sambuco. And 60 quintals of biscuit. And 11 casks of wine. And 2 of vinegar. And quarter of oil. And certain clothing collected there. Item: That he lent the factor 200 cruzados for him not to make improper trade with Your Highness's cloth. Item: The small loan of the King of Kilwa and the tax on the money he lent. [7] Item: His silver bowl that was sold so as not to get a bad report regarding the clothes. Item: That there are abundant supplies on the islands (A) In the margin: seen as far as the King is concerned.
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