_ 11 _ I wrote to His Highness and to the Count that I was sending it by two vias but I refrained from doing so for fear that [...] letters and especially since this is going [...]. You will do me a favour if you ensure that this is dealt with at once. Since the Turk is so willing to deliver it, he will endeavour to give the news of the country and everything that you want to learn from him and the letter let me know what I can do for you. I wrote to the Count that if my journey could be arranged from here because of my illness, I should be very pleased, especially if it turns out that the country is in war with Spain, and if it is not the case [...] they may have objection [...] let a safe-conduct be sent by way of the ambassador. He is bringing the King's letter, the one I brought was not necessary. I trust in God that this business which will be conducted in Portugal, whether it be good or bad, by what he writes to the Turk. Because of this, let the letter be written in Portuguese so what remains to be done can be done here. The mandate that is here will suffice if Duarte Catanho does not arrive, letter is needed, stating briefly that he is on his way agree to this, that no duke a marquis is expected. When His Highness sends a gift to the Turk, a great deal will be settled. I believe this depends on the fleet. All that is
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