_ 373 _ always wore his beard very long, and as it was white, it caused him to be greatly venerated. He was a man of much wit and many sayings. When he was in command and there was some slight stumbling block, he would produce these sayings, causing much amusement to those in his company. He spoke and wrote very well, aided by some knowledge of Latin. He was prudent and shrewd in the business he conducted. He knew how to persuade others to his own point of view. He had a great store of proverbs with which to charm people, according to the moment and the rank of person he was dealing with. He could be very obstinate and ill-humored if something did not, please him. He tired the men under his command, because he wanted everything done quickly. He was generous in giving alms, and devout; he was always present at the burial of the dead. On the occasion of executions, he was a little hasty and showed little pity. He was much feared by the Moors and took great pains to get the better of them. He was not married, but had one natural son, to whom he left his inheritance and his name. The King Dom Manuel conceded to this son three hundred resist in interest, and married him to Dona Maria, daughter of Dom Antónic de Noronha, the King’s Privy Scrivener, who was son of the
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