_ 31 _ Item: If by chance Sheikh Ismael has captured Constantinople and it is subservient to him, if he wishes to send an ambassador to the King, our Lord, and you find that you are near Constantinople, I order you to take that route, continuing to send me information as to what you have done and the messages you are taking to the King. Item: Do all you can to ensure that Sheikh Ismael sends to the King some fine jewels or new things from his country that have never before been seen in Portugal. Item: I remind you again that although you should touch lightly in recounting matters pertaining to the state of the King and Queen, nevertheless you should describe the magnificence of their feasts, riches and furnishings of their persons and their household, the wealth and beauty of the houses in which they live, their expenditure on festivities, and the treasures of gold and precious stones to make jewels of amazing workmanship, the size of their court, the cavalry which is continually present there, the ambassadors from neighbouring kings who continually visit their court, and all the other details that you can think of to tell him. Also, how the Portuguese are loyal subjects and true friends of their lord, so that Sheikh Ismael will desire and seek his alliance, friendship and assistance and will thus be obliged and willing to do the same when the Kings requires him to do so.
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