_ 172 _ had had this disaster, for which Don Jorge was to blame, he was very angry because of the little esteem in which the Portuguese would be held and the poor service done to the King of Portugal. He decided to order the same fleet to return with another command, which he gave to Francisco de Gouvea, whom he knew was able and knew how to accomplish the task. Thus, he told him of his decision, urging him to do it properly and Francisco de Gouvea promised this. Chapter: 75 He set off from Ormuz with the same fleet as Don Jorge, and he sailed in the fusta captained by Numo Vaz. Without anything happening to impede his journey he duly arrived at the port of Risahr, it is a large city with a fine fortress on the coast of Persia situated in a good position with houses of whitewashed stone. It has ample provisions and the people are Moors. When the king heard that our armada was in the port, he decided to capture it and all those in it. This he would do be deception, accordingly he sent word to Francisco de Gouvea through a leading Moor that he was very welcome, because the king was very happy that, the Portuguese come to his port. As he was desirous of being at peace with them, if Francisco de Gouvea should wish to accept this, he
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