_ 226 _ spoils were found in it, specially weapons, among which there were seven iron pieces of artillery which were very well cast and polished, so that they shone like metal. Once everything had been stolen, they set fire to the camp which was totally burnt. Chapter: 49 This sudden destruction of the enemy camp somewhat stunned the King of Cannanore and broke his determination to rout us, since with so few men we dared to attack a powerful army such as his. He despaired of being able to succeed in his enterprise, and in his annoyance at his failure he scolded his captains, specially because they refused to pitch camp near the stockade again, such had been their fright. However, they told the king they would be willing to continue to raid the stockade, provided they were allowed to be based in the city, for in this way they could accomplish something. If they remained in the camp, they would only risk being burnt alive one night, because the Portuguese were very bold and well-versed in the art of war and all its tricks, which they would not be able to employ if they were only attacked at the stockade during the day. The Arabs thought well of these arguments, but the prince still tried to put a stop to the war. However, the
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