_ 190 _ Turkish merchants are all making for the Strait of Mecca, as can be seen from the many carracks that go to Diu from that Strait and back again. These, or most of them, used to come here when that crossing was not as much in favour as it is now because of the treaty of Cambay and the Portuguese fleets which go there, which was the reason for their sailing here from Cambay. So, Sir, for this and many other reasons, Your Lordship should not agree to this innovation. I have forgotten to reply to Your Lordship on a point in your letter, which is that although my uncle Rais Sharafa had the title of Guazil, I will have control and the management of everything. To this, Sir I say, as I said before, that he country, being poor, is prepared for troubles and all eventualities, Your Lordship knows everything, and will understand me. I am here to carry out everything you order me, and to serve our Lord the King, because what I have His Highness has given me, and I am his vassal. Not only do I have a duty to him, but I shall rejoice to serve Your Lordship as I can in this country. At least I am freer now and have time to do this better. As for the other point, about what will be done when
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