The Portuguese in the Sea of Oman

_ 198 _ country. Not only here is it evident that the damage done would not harm them alone, although it would mean the total ruin of this kingdom, but that it would damage the whole of Christendom, for if the Turk were to control India with its great wealth, it is believed that he would then dominate the whole world; and that is why it is considered of supreme importance.

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