_ 88 _ to the leeward of Calicut, and this was because of the wind which was head-on. The next day, we sailed close inland but we were unable to [negotiate] some shallows which were opposite the city of Calicut. We again stood off and anchored within sight of the city. On Saturday we again made out to sea and anchored so far out that we could barely see land. On Sunday, while we were anchored and waiting for a sea breeze, an ocean-going ship appeared and came in our direction. It brought news that Diogo Dias and others were in the king's house and if we free those detained when he arrived, they would wait to bring them aboard. The captain believed that these had been killed and that what they said was to delay us until they could arm themselves against us or until some ships from Mecca captured us. He sent them away and told them not to come aboard again unless they brought his men or letters from them, he would order the bombards to fire on them. If they did not return immediately with a message, he would cut off the heads of those he had captured. After that, the wind strengthened and we sailed along the coast, dropping anchor at sunset. How the king sent for Diogo Dias and what he said to him:
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