_ 13 _ bear witness to the high and exalted Creator of all those born with His grace who gave us so much income and so many kingdoms and people that do not need anything from any prince or king. The People, kings and lords who come to our doors are shown respect and goodwill at my discretion, and all those who want my help and favour receive it from me. So, since you want peace with us, you will give us three thousand quintals of pepper wrapped in buckram, and I will return your service. With this condition I swear to you and give you my word that Your Highness allow four thousand quintals of pepper and some other drugs, indigo and clothing, viz, turbans, to be bought in Calicut and in the lands of India. These Turkish merchants who sail from here and come from there, let them come and go without any physical harassment or hurt being done to them, and you will treat them as you treat your friends. Let no one impede those sailing from Aden, Jidda, Suakin or Zabid, and do not allow your fleet to go to the seaport of el-Shihr, which the high God gave me, or the coast of Abyssinia, if it is clear that they are not merchantmen, and in other places, if they are Turks, do not impede them.
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