_ 110 _ God rest his soul, when he entered Aden. Afterwards, I accompanied him to Ormuz where, Sir, I helped to build the fortress and with so many other things that were done. The said Afonso de Albuquerque left me there as crown judge. I held the said post for three years. That was the situation when Lopo Soares, who was on his way from the Straits, called. This gentleman left one of your decrees, in which Your Highness gave instructions that when any ships arrived independently of the fleet, they should be investigated as to what they were doing there, whether they had captured any naus or taken any prisoners or booty. If any of them were found to be at fault, they were to be ordered back to Portugal as prisoners so that the law could be enforced against them. The injured parties were to receive compensation, which was in Your Highness’s interests. This should be done for the tranquility and peace of the country, according to what is explained at greater length in the said decree. A copy of this was displayed on the gates of the fortress to notify everyone. Item: Sir, when Lopo Soares was in Ormuz, your servant João de Meira arrived, who was coming from being……….. Straits of Ormuz and Basra with a ship…………… and as soon
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