_ 232 _ On arriving at Kamaran he wrote to the King of Aden that he was going to India and gave the reasons for this. He asked him to give permission to enter the port of Aden to take on water, wood and meat. Meanwhile the carrier of the letter would make preparations for him and make ready some houses where he could leave the many sick men he was bringing. The king was content with this, as he thought that Soleiman was speaking the truth. After being detained fifteen days in Kamaran, Soleiman set off for the Strait, spending one day and one night on the war. He spent similar time before reaching the port of Aden, where he went into harbour and the King of Aden sent abundant refreshments to him. Soleiman had decided to take the city by cunning, so he then sent the sick men there having ordered then to say to the king that he was going to leave them in the city. These were in fact the bravest of his men and one of them was carried on a bed in which were hidden arms for himself and the others. The houses for the sick men were empty and near the sea. For four who carried a sick man there would be two to look after him. The people of the city did not pay attention as they appeared to be unarmed. After they were inside Soleiman ordered the King of Aden to be summoned
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