_ 241 _ The king agreed and this was put into effect, because Raix Noradim was ill and could not come to his rescue, and also because Raix Hamet had many men and had gained control of the residence; he kept the king there as if he were a pnisoner he did not allow him to go out unless he accompanied him, and he forbade him to talk to anyone when he was not present. Now, the King of Ormuz and Raid Noradim were very upset about this, and they hoped that the governor would avenge the wrong that had been done. Raix Noradin informed the governor of what had happened through Alexandre de Ataide, asking him to bring the tyrant to justice; if he agreed to help him the king would send him a message (to Raix Hamet, it seems). For he was so very afraid of Raix Hamet, that he didn't wish to take any steps without first consulting him. Chapter: 140 On the following day Alexandre de Ataide went to speak to the king, bringing some messages from the governor, This was done in the presence of Raix Hamet, and the king whispered to him that Raix Hamet was keeping him a prisoner in his own house, and that he had deprived him of all his power; he therefore asked Alexandre de Ataide to tell
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