_ 116 _ ordered Manuel de Macedo not to take it. I wanted Manuel de Macedo to take it because he was a loyal servant to the King of Portugal. The Governor never wanted to take it neither at the beginning, nor at the end, preferring me to give him 800 leques instead of the sword. When he [Nuno da Cunha] arrived at Muscat, they told me that he said Your Highness would not have wanted the sword and that it would be better for me. This was why he had not wanted to take it. I hope in God our Lord that Your Highness will send to me for it... It is quite beautiful, and I shall give it for your service. I also should like you to know that via Manuel de Macedo I sent 100 seed pearls, a little amber and some musk to the Queen. I did not have time to be able to send more. Manuel de Macedo and... will tell Your Highness about me and about all the other things which they have seen and know concerning these parts. I beg God that you may always look on us with favour, esteem and piety. I, pure gentleman and loyal, will always serve and do that which you command, and such things as may be required by Your Highness. Thus, you will know that Captain Cristovão de Mendonca who is in charge here is always occupied in serving Your Highness and in carrying out your laws.
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