_ 127 _ Lopo de Brito as captain of Ceylon, and as captain in chief at sea Antonio de Brito, his brother. He had received a letter from the Hidalcan, who wanted friendship with him and was asking for a trustworthy man to be sent to him to arrange a peace. So, the governor decided to send João Goncalvez de Castelo Branco, who had gone there in the time of Afonso de Albuquerque and knew the country and language. Chapter: XXII Thus, the governor gave João Goncalvez de Castelo Branco a letter of credentials for the Hidalcan and instructions on what he should do and say, which were to enjoy his friendship and do anything to please and amuse him that should be required. When friendship was established, he would explain to the Hidalcan how he might send an ambassador to Portugal, and that he would write to the King to inform him of what had been accomplished. In order to expediate the maker the ambassador would accompany João Goncalvez to Portugal, and there explain everything as necessary to the King. And in order that the Hidalcan might see that he wanted the friendship completed he should not ask him for the
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