_ 106 _ all safe and so that we do not lose all that we have gained with such labour. These gentlemen think that it is wrong and too much trouble and that the finishing touch of a fortress should not be built and as you see, argue much against it. Therefore, I beg you not to ask me for that permission because I do not wish to grant it, although I would if the fortress were complete, and the conquest assured.” João da Nova complained saying, “Sir, although I have not permission from you because I asked for it, I brought I have not permission from you because I asked for it, I brought it with me from Tristan da Cunha, who commanded me to leave when I had seen something of which could take him good news. Half of what I have seen enough for that.” The Captain-in-Chief was angry and said to him “If you go without my permission and without carrying a letter from me, who will believe what you say? Moreover, I shall punish you for abandoning the flag of the King our master in time of war and for leaving without the permission of your Captain-in-Chief.” João da Nova answered “my Captain-in-Chief commanded me to come with you and return with your news. So, I know what I have done, and I was wrong to ask permission.” The Captain-in-Chief said to him calmly “and now, so that you
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