_ 232 _ of the captains to fetch him: they put on their best clothes and went to the city in their barges, which were decorated with flags, they also took the trumpeters and drummers, so that the ambassador was taken to the fleet with great ceremony. The governor and all his men were also dressed as if for a great occasion, and the awnings had been erected and the floors covered with carpets. When the ambassador arrived gun-salutes were fired; the ambassador was awestruck, also because he saw the majestic sight of the governor and of his captains and nobles, which made him seem like a very powerful prince. The governor received the ambassador, sat down, and his visitor gave him two letters written in the Persian language: one for the King of Portugal, and one for himself. These were the contents of the Ietter addressed to the King of Portugal, after it had been translated: To the great King, lord of Greatness, lord of a mighty crown, honoured among Kings; support of the Kings who adhere to the Law of the Messiah; pride of the Kings of Christendom, great among them; Great-hearted king, fortunate ruler, knight of Portugal and of its greatness; as sweet as roses are his favours. The love with which I've written all this to you is like the scent of musk, for it is all true, and with all my
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