_ 234 _ commander-in-chief, you have pleased me greatly. I have great regards to you, you have my favour, and you are dear to my heart. I hold you to be great this is as true as to say that it is clear when morning comes of which there is no doubt, as there is no doubt when one smells musk. I want you always to be great and high in virtue, that you may always be enlightened in your way, according to your heart’s desire. I wish to inform you of how Coje Alijan came to see me and told me of your love and goodwill, of the words you spoke to Him, and of what happened between you; they were fine words, and they compelled me to reinforce the love and friendship that exist between us. I therefore sent you Coje Alijan, so that he might report to you what I've told him, I ask you to comply with his requests, not to cause him any delays, to see to his business soon, and to send him back to me. Send me some master artillery-men, and I shall satisfy them in whatever way they wish, I ask you to do this for the sake of our friendship, for I place all my hopes on you, and hope that our messengers may come and go at all times. Send word to me if there is anything you feel you should tell me and have great trust in my friendship for you." After the governor had read these letters, he spent a long time
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