_ 243 _ When they had all taken their baths, the governor was left alone with Raix Noradim, who spoke to him in the presence of the secretary and the interpreter, telling him all about Raix Hamet's treachery; and he implored him on his own and the king's behalf to free them from this tyrant. The governor promised to do so and said that this was the reason why he had compelled the men who had come with him to take an oath. They then arranged for a meeting with the king, which was to take place at the Madrasal, where Simao de Andrade was staying, and which was close to the fortress. Here he was to seize Raix Hamet and arrest him. But first he wanted to know for sure what the king wished him to do, for he was not yet certain about it. After this meeting with the help of the secretary and of Alexandre' de Ataide; they agreed that the meeting with the king was to take place on the following day, which was a Thursday, at the Madrasal; as stated. The only people who were to accompany the governor on this occasion were the nobles and captains of the fleet; they were to be unarmed, whilst their pages would hold their arms for them. The same applied to the king. On Wednesday night the governor went ashore to speak to Dom Garcia and the other captains, with whom he had a council meeting to explain what he intended to do.
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